CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG5156

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking two teaching assistants for the Winter 2027 session to support the course CVG5156 (Finite Element Methods) at the Main Campus. The role involves grading, supervising labs, proctoring, and student contact, with preparation tasks negotiated with the supervising professor. Candidates must hold a B.Sc.

in Civil Engineering, and a PhD with PEng/EIT is required by the posting. English communication must be excellent; bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with strong matrix structural analysis knowledge.
• PhD required; PEng and EIT minimum as specified.
• Excellent English communication skills; bilingualism an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finite Element Methods course (CVG5156) at Main Campus.
• Grade and provide feedback for assignments and exams.
• Proctor exams and supervise lab activities.
• Coordinate with students and TA team to ensure smooth course delivery.
• Assist with course-related research and preparation as negotiated with supervisor.

Skills

Matrix structural analysis

English communication

Bilingualism (asset)

Education

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

PhD required

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 Section: 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): 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: 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,

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