CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG4001/4907

University of Ottawa Heart Institute; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for Teaching Assistant positions for the Winter 2027 session in the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering. These in-person roles support the Introduction to Civil Engineering course (CVG4001/4907) on the Main Campus.

Attractive hourly rates apply for undergraduates and graduates, with a total of 130 hours over the term. Successful candidates will have strong course knowledge, English proficiency, and excellent communication skills;

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

• Contact with students (60 hours)
• Correction / Grading (60 hours)
• Surveillance / Proctoring (6 hours)
• Other (4 hours)
• Preparation (0 hours)
• Research (0 hours)
• Training (0 hours)

Skills

English fluency

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

P.Eng or EIT prioritized

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:Faculté de génie / Faculty of EngineeringUnit:Department of Civil Engineering_STJob Classification:Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:Introduction to Civil Engineering ProjectCourse Code:CVG4001/4907Section:Supervisor name (if known):Rozalina DimitrovaDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/10/28Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/12Description of tasks (hours):Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.Recherche / Research:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:60Correction - Notation / Grading:60Surveillance / Proctoring:6Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:4Number of positions:4Expected Enrolment:85Work Start Date:January 01, 2027Work End Date:April 30, 2027Total Work Hours:130Hourly 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 campusLanguage of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:Expected to have excellent background knowledge in the course in question.P.Eng. or EIT would be prioritize.Excellent oral communication skills in English. Bilingualism would be an assetAdditional 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.