CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - DGD 65HR - BCH2733

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario seeks Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for BCH2733 Introduction à la Biochimie at Main Campus. Ten positions are available for the 2027 Winter semester, with in-person delivery and sessions conducted in French.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, contacting students, grading midterms, and proctoring the final exam. Minimal qualifications include BCH3520, native French, OHSA/WHMIS training; higher English proficiency is an

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BCH3520 or an equivalent course.
• Candidates who are not graduate students in Chemistry or Biochemistry are required to pass a qualification test (unless previously completed).
• WHMIS and OHSA training completed.
• Must be a native French speaker.
• Proficiency in English is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sessions with students (in DGD and via email).
• Review lecture notes.
• Grade midterm exams.
• Proctor a final exam as assigned by the Faculty of Science.

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 à la Biochimie

Course Code:

BCH2733

Section:

A

Supervisor name (if known):

Francois-Xavier Campbell-Valois

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:4
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:25
• Correction - Notation / Grading:32
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

10

Expected Enrolment:

240

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:

Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of Employment

Conducting sessions with students (in DGD and via email), reviewing lecture notes, grading midterm exams, and proctoring a final exam as assigned by the Faculty of Science.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of BCH3520 or an equivalent course.

Candidates who are not graduate students in Chemistry or Biochemistry are required to pass a qualification test (unless previously completed).

Successful completion of workshops on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Must be a native French speaker.

Proficiency in English is considered an asset.

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.