CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 130HR - BCH2733

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 45 000 - 73 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Ottawa recrute un démonstrateur de laboratoire pour superviser les séances et délivrer de courtes présentations pédagogiques. Vous évaluerez les étudiants et corrigerez les rapports de laboratoire.

Vous répondrez aux questions par courriel, veillerez au respect des protocoles de sécurité et gérerez les séances d’ouverture de la première semaine du cours BCH2733, sur le campus principal, en présentiel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or a related field.
• Practical knowledge of standard biochemical techniques.
• WHMIS et OHSA training completed.
• Reading proficiency in English est un atout.

Responsabilités

• Superviser les séances de laboratoire et présenter brièvement les cours.
• Évaluer les performances des étudiants et corriger les rapports de laboratoire.
• Superviser les sessions d’ouverture lors de la première semaine de cours.
• Répondre aux questions des étudiants par courrier électronique et assurer les protocoles de sécurité.

Connaissances

Biochemistry knowledge

Lab techniques

OHSA/WHMIS training

English reading

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or related field

Outils

Biochemical lab equipment

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:

Introduction à la Biochimie

Course Code:

BCH2733

Section:

LABORATOIRE

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:44
• Correction - Notation / Grading:76
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:6
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

15

Expected Enrolment:

225

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:

Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Position Summary

As a Laboratory Demonstrator, you will be responsible for supervising laboratory sessions during which you will deliver short instructional presentations and evaluate student performance. Duties also include grading laboratory reports for all assigned sections, as well as overseeing the introductory laboratory sessions held during the first week of the course. Additionally, you will be expected to respond to student inquiries via email and ensure the implementation of all laboratory safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or a related field
• Practical knowledge of standard biochemical techniques
• Completion of training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Reading 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.