CUPE - Winter 27 - EVG5132

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator position in the Department of Civil Engineering. The role supports the course EVG5132 Unit Operations of Water Treatment at the main campus during the 2027 Winter Semester.

Two positions are available. The TA will assist with contact with students, grading, and proctoring, as well as other tasks negotiated with the supervising professor.

Qualifications

• PEng and/or EIT minimum.
• Excellent background knowledge in wastewater treatment and water analysis.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students.
• Correction / Grading.
• Proctoring / Supervising exams.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Wastewater knowledge

Water analysis

English communication

Bilingualism (asset)

Education

PEng / 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:

Unit Operations of Water Treatment

Course Code:

EVG5132

Supervisor name (if known):

PT prof

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:

PEng and/or EIT minimum
Expected to have an excellent background knowledge in Wastewater treatment and water analysis. 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.

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.