CUPE - Winter2026 - TA - DGD 65H - BCH2333A

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for BCH2333 at the Main Campus. Role involves tutoring, problem solving, and student interaction in person and online, with a structured proctoring schedule.

Work starts January 1, 2027 and ends April 30, 2027, with 65 total hours and pay at two rates depending on student level. This is a part-time, in-person position under CUPE 2626.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one full year of organic chemistry.
• Completed one year of biochemistry and BCH3120 or equivalent.
• Must have WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Give and prepare tutorials (lecture & problem solving).
• Interact with students in person and online.
• Proctor and mark midterms and final exams.

Skills

Interacting with students

Tutorial preparation

Lecture support

Education

One year organic chemistry

One year biochemistry

BCH3120 or equivalent

WHMIS training

OH&S training

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: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Introduction to Biochemistry

Course Code: BCH2333

Section: A

Supervisor name (if known): Natalie Goto

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:38
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:20
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:7
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 10

Expected Enrolment: 420

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 65

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (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

Giving and preparing tutorials (lecture & problem solving). Interacting with students (in person and online). Proctoring and marking midterms and final exams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of one full year of organic chemistry, 1 full year of biochemistry, and BCH3120 or equivalent. All those who are not graduate students in Chemistry or Biological Sciences will be required to write a test to qualify (unless already done). Successful completion of WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops

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.

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.