CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - DGD 65HR - CHM1321D

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants for Organic Chemistry I (CHM1321) at the Main Campus. The positions involve preparing and delivering tutorials, assisting students, and proctoring the final exam during the January–April 2027 term.

Pay rates are the student TA scale: $33.83 (undergraduates) and $53.31 (graduates) per hour, with rates excluding vacation and statutory pay. This is an in-person assignment on the Ottawa campus, under the CUPE 2626 agreement.

Qualifications

• 1 full year of general chemistry and 1 full year of organic chemistry required.
• Test may be required for non-chemistry graduate students.
• WHO/OSH workshops completed or to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and giving tutorials to students.
• Answering students' questions during sessions.
• Proctoring the final exam and supporting course administration.

Skills

Tutorial delivery

Student support

Proctoring exams

Education

General chemistry

Organic chemistry

CHM 2120/2123

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:

Organic Chemistry I

Course Code:

CHM1321

Section:

D

Supervisor name (if known):

Kathy Focsaneanu

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:10
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:50
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:1
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

10

Expected Enrolment:

402

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

Preparing and giving tutorials, answering students' questions. Proctor a final exam

Proctor a final exam

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have 1 full year of general chemistry, 1 full year of organic chemistry, CHM 2120/2123 or their equivalents.

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

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.