CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG5156

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa, Faculty of Engineering, invites two Teaching Assistants to support the Winter 2027 offering of CVG5156 Finite Element Methods on the Main Campus. This role combines classroom support, student engagement, and exam oversight. Criteria include a B.Sc.

in Civil Engineering with strong matrix structural analysis knowledge, a PhD, and PEng/EIT eligibility. Excellent English communication is essential, bilingualism is an asset, and duties focus on student contact, grading, and

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, excellent comprehension of matrix structural analysis.
• PhD required.
• PEng and EIT minimum.
• Excellent background knowledge in Structural Engineering.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students.
• Grading / correction of assignments and exams.
• Proctoring / surveillance during assessments.
• Other duties as assigned by the unit.

Skills

Matrix structural analysis

Oral communication in English

Bilingualism asset

Education

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

PhD

PEng and EIT minimum

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

Finite Element Methods

Course Code

CVG5156

Supervisor name (if known)

Dr. Martin-Perez

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

2

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 and on campus

Language of Work

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, excellent comprehension of matrix structural analysis.


• PhD required


• PEng and EIT minimum


• Expected to have an excellent background knowledge in Structural Engineering.


• 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;

Diversity and Inclusion

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.