CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG4142

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking three Teaching Assistants for the course Structural Dynamics (CVG4142) on the Main Campus. The role covers student contact, grading, proctoring, and additional tasks as negotiated with the supervising professor, Elena Dragomirescu.

Applicants should have excellent knowledge of the course content, and a P.Eng or EIT is preferred. Strong English communication is required; bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contact with students.
• Correction/Notation (grading).
• Surveillance/Proctoring.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent English

P.Eng prioritized

EIT prioritized

Bilingualism asset

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 Dynamics

Course Code

CVG4142

Supervisor

Elena Dragomirescu

Date Posted

2026/10/28

Applications must be received before

2026/11/12

Description 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: 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

25

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 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. 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 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.