CUPE - Winter2027 - CORRECTOR 80HR - CHM1721A

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 3,728,000 - 5,875,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks a teaching assistant for CHM1721, Organic Chemistry I, to support preparation and grading for a course at Main Campus. A total of 80 hours over the January 2027 to April 2027 period will be allocated, with in-person supervision by Alison Flynn.

Undergraduate students are paid at the lower rate and graduate students at the higher rate, with vacation and statutory pay not included.

Qualifications

• Must have completed one year of general chemistry and two years of organic chemistry.
• CHM 3520 or equivalent.
• If not a graduate student, pass a qualification test.

Responsibilities

• Mark midterm exams and the final exam.

Education

One year general chemistry; two years organic chemistry; CHM 3520 or equivalent

Pass qualification test if not graduate student

WHMIS and OHS training completed

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2026 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: Chimie organique I

Course Code: CHM1721

Section: A

Supervisor name (if known):

Alison Flynn

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:2
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
• Correction - Notation / Grading:78
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 10

Expected Enrolment: 304

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: Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of the Position: Mark midterm exams and the final exam.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have successfully completed one year of general chemistry, two years of organic chemistry, and CHM 3520 or its equivalent.

Any individual who is not a graduate student (Master's or PhD) in Chemistry must pass a qualification test (unless already completed).

Must have successfully completed the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training 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;

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.