CUPE - Winter2027 - CHG1371

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course CHG1371, Numerical Methods and Engineering Computation in Chemical Engineering, at Main Campus. The TA will support research, preparation, grading, and student contact under a supervising professor from January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027. The role requires a B.

A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering with strong VBA and Excel skills, and knowledge of numerical methods including ODEs and least squares.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering degree with in-depth VBA and Excel knowledge.
• Familiarity with numerical procedures for nonlinear equations, systems, ODEs, and numerical integration.
• Experience or coursework in CHG 1371 / CHG 3331 or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Hours allocated to tasks to be negotiated with supervising professor.
• Support for grading and supervision of students in lab / project work.
• Assist in preparations, proctoring, and student contact within MS Teams environment.

Skills

VBA programming

Excel

Numerical methods

Root finding

ODEs

Least squares

Interpolation

Education

B. A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Solver (Excel)

MS Teams

Job description

Course Title

Numerical Methods and Engineering Computation in Chemical Engineering (CHG1371)

Location

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester

Posting Details

Posting Reason: New Position

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Unit: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering_ST

Section: Supervisor name (if known):

Dates

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/03

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/18

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Hours and Compensation

Total Work Hours: 130

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

Number of Positions

Number of positions: 5

Expected Enrolment: 150

Job Responsibilities

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:0 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:3 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0

Requirements

Requirements (Faculty): B. A .Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent and in-depth knowledge of VBA programming, Excel and numerical procedures to address nonlinear equations, systems of equations, ordinary differential equations and numerical integration (CHG 1371, CHG 3331 or equivalent)

Additional notes: Expertise in Excel and VBA ; Expertise in engineering numerical methods, including root-finding, numerical integration, solution of ODEs by single-step methods, least squares curve fitting, interpolation and the solution of systems of equations using Excel functionality including Solver (note here that direct experience with CHG 1371 or CHG 3331 as a former student is particularly desirable); The ability to work within a MS Teams environment and the ability to manage student groups in same; Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (required for the evaluation of student written reports); Ability to guide small student teams in course project work;

Comments: Please note that the teaching method will use a blended learning format, with a mix of face-to-face and in-class sessions. The course delivery may change (to online or to bimodal) depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts. Other TA positions may become available if number of registrations justifies it. Note: The method of instruction for this course will be delivered in person. This assignment will take place on campus in Ottawa from January 1st to April 30, 2027, with no exceptions. Any deviation will only be considered in the event of an emergency and must receive prior approval from the department.

CUPE Posting Note

CUPE Posting Note: The number of positions and the number of hours offered are subject to the final enrolment in the course and may vary accordingly.

Training Requirements

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.

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.

Diversity & 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.

Hiring Process

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

Benefits

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