CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - DGD 65HR - CHM1721B

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 47 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants for CHM1721 (Chimie organique I) to work on campus at the Main Campus. You will prepare and lead discussion groups, supervise quizzes and exams, and support students during the winter semester.

The role requires substantial organic chemistry coursework, WHMIS and OHSA training, and the ability to work with undergraduate and graduate students in a bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have completed three years of organic chemistry including CHM 3520 and at least three 4000-level courses.
• Graduate students may have different qualification testing requirements.
• Must have completed WHMIS and OHSA training.

Responsabilités

• Deliver and prepare discussion groups (DGD) for organic chemistry.
• Supervise quizzes, midterms and a final exam.
• Assist with in-person class activities and student support as assigned.

Connaissances

Organic chemistry knowledge

Lab supervision

WHMIS & OHSA training

Formation

Three years of organic chemistry + CHM 3520 + three 4000-level courses

Description du poste

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:

Chimie organique I

Course Code:

CHM1721

Section:

B

Supervisor name (if known):

Didier Alexandre Bilodeau

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: 12
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: 45
• Correction - Notation / Grading: 0
• Surveillance / Proctoring: 8
• 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: 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 the Position

Deliver and prepare discussion groups (DGD). Supervise quizzes, midterms, and a final exam.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have successfully completed three years of organic chemistry, including CHM 3520 and at least three 4000-level courses or their equivalents.

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

Must have successfully completed the workshops on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

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.