CUPE - Winter2027 - CHG4307

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking three Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 session to support the course Process Risk Management and Sustainability (CHG4307) on Main Campus in Ottawa, Canada. The in-person assignment runs January 1 to April 30, 2027, with a total of 130 work hours negotiated with the supervising professor. Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the higher rate ($33.83–$53.31 CAD per hour).

The position requires a B.A. Sc.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.A. Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Proctoring of exams as part of TA duties.
• Description of work will be negotiated and signed with the supervising professor before commencement.

Education

B.A. Sc. In Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

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: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Process Risk Management and Sustainability Course Code: CHG4307 Section: Supervisor name (if known): Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/03 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/18

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
• Number of positions: 3
• Expected Enrolment: 100
• Work Start Date: January 01, 2027
• Work End Date: April 30, 2027
• Total Work Hours: 130

Compensation

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.

Work Conditions

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

Comments: Please note that the teaching method will be on the main campus for the Winter session. 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

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.

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.

About the University

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada’s population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

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.