CUPE - Winter2027 - CHG3111

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking two Teaching Assistants for CHG3111 (Unit Operations) for the 2027 Winter session at the Main Campus. Work starts January 1, 2027 and ends April 30, 2027, totaling about 130 hours.

Duties include proctoring, grading, and assisting with course preparation and student support. Hourly rates are CAD 33.83 for undergraduate students and CAD 53.31 for graduate students; vacation pay and statutory pay are not included.

Qualifications

• Be fully knowledgeable in many unit operations or the equivalent.
• Must have good knowledge in evaporation, drying, gas absorption, distillation, solvent extraction, adsorption, leaching and membranes.

Responsibilities

• Proctoring and supervising exams.
• Grading and providing feedback to students.
• Assist with course preparation and student queries.

Skills

Unit operations

Evaporation

Drying

Gas absorption

Distillation

Solvent extraction

Adsorption

Leaching

Membranes

Job description

Unit Operations (Course Code: CHG3111)

Posting Reason: New Position. Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus. Session: 2027 Winter Semester. Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering. Unit: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE). Posting Type: Cours prudent / Specific course.

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: 2. Expected Enrolment: 60. 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 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 (Faculty): Be fully knowledgeable in many unit operations or the equivalent and having followed a similar course as an undergraduate. Must have good knowledge in evaporation, drying, gas absorption, distillation, solvent extraction, adsorption, leaching and membranes.

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.

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.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.