CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG3147

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a Teaching Assistant for Structural Steel Design I (CVG3147). Work is on the Main Campus during the 2027 Winter Semester, January 1 to April 30, with duties including student contact, grading, and proctoring of exams.

Compensation applies to Undergraduate/Graduate rates, paid hourly on campus. Roles require strong course knowledge, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Excellent background knowledge in the course in question.
• P.Eng or EIT prioritized.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English; bilingualism would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students in the course and provide assistance as needed.
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback to students.
• Supervise and proctor labs and exams.
• Assist with course preparation and delivery as required.
• Other duties related to the course support as assigned.

Skills

Course knowledge

English proficiency

Oral communication

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit

Department of Civil Engineering_ST

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Structural Steel Design I

Course Code

CVG3147

Supervisor name (if known)

Magdi Mohareb

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/28

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:60
• Correction - Notation / Grading:60
• Surveillance / Proctoring:6
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:4

Number of positions

3

Expected Enrolment

55

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

130

Hourly Rate

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $32.84 ou/or $51.75 (Sept. 2025 - Aug. 2026) Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery

in person and on campus

Language of Work

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Expected to have excellent background knowledge in the course in question.
• P.Eng. or EIT will be prioritize.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English. Bilingualism would be an asset

Additional Information and/or Comments

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.