CUPE - Winter2027 - CORRECTOR 80H - BCH3346

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Corrector (CUPE) position within the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. Working on the Main Campus, you will support the Biochemistry Laboratory II course through grading and exam administration.

The role is paid hourly under CUPE, with undergraduate students earning the lower rate and graduate students the higher rate. The term runs January 2027 to April 2027, totaling 80 hours, with in-person delivery and required training.

Qualifications

• Biochemistry techniques knowledge is preferred.
• WHMIS and OH&S training completed or in-progress.

Responsibilities

• Correct two assignments and one final exam.
• Enter grades and sort exam copies alphabetically.
• Support course administration and assessment duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Biochemistry techniques

Education

Bachelor of Biochemistry or equivalent

WHMIS

Occupational Health and Safety 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:

Corrector (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Biochemistry Laboratory II

Course Code:

BCH3346

Section:

Laboratory

Supervisor name (if known):

Josée Coutu

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:3

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:77

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

10

Expected Enrolment:

32

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

80

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

Corrector duties include the correction of two assignments and one final exam. The corrector will be responsible for entering the grades and sorting the exam copies in alphabetical order.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Biochemistry or equivalent;

Experimental knowledge of biochemical techniques;

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.