CUPE - Winter2027 - CHG2314

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks three Teaching Assistants/Demonstrators/Lab Monitors (CUPE) for the Heat Transfer Operations course CHG2314 at the Main Campus. This Winter 2027 session runs January 1 to April 30, 2027, in person, with a total of 130 hours and hourly rates of $33.83 (undergraduate) or $53.31 (graduate).

Undergrad students receive the lower rate; graduate students the higher rate. Vacation pay and statutory pay are not included.

Qualifications

• B. A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; strong background in Heat Transfer.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral.
• Strong skills in numerical methods, including solution of transient differential equations and spatial PDEs.

Responsibilities

• Proctoring examinations and assisting during labs.
• Course preparation and delivery support as needed.
• Assisting with student questions and marking where appropriate.

Skills

Heat transfer

Numerical methods

English communication

Team guidance

Education

B. A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

VBA

MS Teams

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 Chemical and Biological Engineering_ST

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Courses précis / Specific course

Course Title

Heat Transfer Operations

Course Code

CHG2314

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/11/03

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

2026/11/18

Description of tasks (hours)

• 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

Number of positions

3

Expected Enrolment

90

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

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

Requirements and Nature of Work

Mandatory Requirements (HR): 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.

• Requirements (Faculty) : B. A. Sc. In Chemical Engineering or equivalent; strong background in Heat Transfer; excellent communication skills in English, written and oral; strong skills in numerical methods, including solution of transient differential equations and spatial partial differential equations.
• Additional Notes: Expertise in heat transfer operations and heat exchanger design; Expertise in standard engineering calculations, including numerical procedures for numerical integration, root-finding and solution of ODEs (direct experience with CHG 1371 or CHG 3331 as a former student is particularly desirable here); Experience in the Finite Volume numerical procedure a string asset (required for student design project work); Excellent programming skills in Excel and VBA (required for student design project); 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: The number of positions and the number of hours offered are subject to the final enrolment in the course and may vary accordingly.

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,