CUPE - Winter2026 - CORRECTOR 80H - BCH3125

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking five Course Assistants (Correctors) for the Winter 2027 term in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. The role focuses on processing and grading for BCH3125: Protein Structure and Function, on Main Campus, starting January 1, 2027.

Work is in person; undergraduate students are paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the higher rate. The hourl y rate ranges from CAD 32.39 to CAD 38.86, excluding vacation or statutory pay, with a total of 80

Qualifications

• Minimum B. Sc. in Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Successful completion of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops.
• French language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Marking of project assignments, midterms and exams.
• Undertake course-related tasks as negotiated with the supervising professor.

Skills

Biochemistry

English communication

Education

B. Sc. Biochemistry or equivalent

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science

Unit

Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Students & Casuals

Job Classification

Corrector (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Protein Structure and Function

Course Code

BCH3125

Supervisor name (if known)

Corrie John Bayley daCosta

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/20

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:3
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
• Correction - Notation / Grading:77
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

5

Expected Enrolment

440

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

80

Hourly Rate

Correcteur / Corrector : $32.39 ou/or $38.86 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

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

Language of Work

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Nature of Work

Marking of Project assignment. midterms, and exams.

Minimum Qualifications

B. Sc. Biochemistry or equivalent; BCH3125 or equivalent or work in protein structure/function lab

Successful completion of WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops;

Knowledge of French is an asset.

Those who are not graduate students in Chemistry/Biochemistry will be required to write a test to qualify (unless already done).

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; you can click here to find out more.

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