CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG4122

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the Groundwater and Seepage course (CVG 4122) on the Main Campus. Three positions available, January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with a total of 130 work hours. Undergraduate students earn the lower rate; graduates earn the higher rate.

In-person on-campus delivery, bilingual capability preferred. Applicants should have excellent knowledge of the course, strong English communication, and ideally

Qualifications

• Excellent background knowledge in the course.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students during labs, tutorials and office hours.
• Grading and notation of student work.
• Proctoring and supervising exams.
• Participating in course-related training and meetings.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Education

P.Eng or EIT

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: Groundwater and Seepage

Course Code: CVG 4122

Section: Supervisor name (if known): Majid Mohammadian

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/28

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

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: 45

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 an 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 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.

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.

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.

It is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.