CUPE - Winter2027 - TA 65HR - CHM2311

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for CHM2311 at the Main Campus. This in-person role supports the Winter 2027 session, with duties including tutoring preparation, marking midterms and exams, and proctoring assessments.

Positions are across the department and involve contact with students in a specific course context. Applicants must have completed required chemistry coursework (general and organic) and the CHM2311 course or

Qualifications

• 1 full year of general chemistry is required.
• 1 full year of organic chemistry is required.
• CHM2311 or an equivalent course is required.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops completed.

Responsibilities

• Giving tutorials and preparing them.
• Marking midterms and final exams.
• Proctoring midterms and final exams.

Skills

General chemistry

Organic chemistry

CHM2311

WHMIS

OH&S 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:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Introduction to Structure and Bonding

Course Code:

CHM2311

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Juan Scaiano

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:9

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:20

Correction - Notation / Grading:29

Surveillance / Proctoring:7

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

6

Expected Enrolment:

80

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

65

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

Giving tutorials and preparing them. Marking midterms, and final exam. Proctor a final exam, and midterms.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have 1 full year of general chemistry, 1 full year of organic chemistry and CHM 2311or their equivalents.

All those who are not a Chemistry graduate student will be required to write a test to qualify. (Unless already previously done.)

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.

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.