CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 130HR - BCH2333

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for BCH2333, Introduction to Biochemistry, LAB section, at Main Campus. You will supervise lab sessions, present short talks to students, and assess lab work while ensuring safety guidelines are followed.

The posting covers 130 total hours from January to April 2027, with rates depending on student status. All University employees must complete mandatory training; accommodations available;

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Experimental knowledge of biochemical techniques.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab sessions and give short presentations to students.
• Evaluate lab performance and correct lab reports.
• Supervision of an introductory lab session during the first week.
• Answer emails from students and implement laboratory safety guidelines.

Skills

Biochemistry

Experimental techniques

WHMIS and OH&S training

Education

Bachelor of Biochemistry

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 Biochemistry

Course Code:

BCH2333

Section:

LAB

Supervisor name (if known):

Josée Coutu / Luc Poitras

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/20

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:43
• Correction - Notation / Grading:77
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:6
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

30

Expected Enrolment:

840

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

130

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

As a lab demonstrator, you are responsible for the supervision lab sessions over a two week period, during which you will be expected to give short presentations to the students as well as evaluate their lab performance. Duties also include the correction of lab reports for all of your respective lab sections as well as the supervision of an introductory lab session during the first week of the course (no marking for intro sessions). Duties also include answering emails from students. Implementation of safety Guidelines in the laboratory

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Biochemistry or equivalent
• Experimental knowledge of biochemical techniques
• 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.

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