CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 130HR - BCH3746

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

Job summary

Université d'Ottawa recrute des démonstrateurs de laboratoire pour le cours BCH3746 (Laboratoire de biochimie II) au campus principal. Vous supervisez une séance par semaine, faites des micro‑présentations, évaluez les travaux et répondez aux courriels des étudiants.

Le poste, rémunéré selon le niveau d'études, propose un horaire total de 130 heures et un taux horaire entre 33,83 CAD et 53,31 CAD; les candidats doivent avoir un B.Sc.

Qualifications

• Baccalauréat ou équivalent en Biochimie requis.
• Connaissance pratique des techniques de Biochimie.
• Formation WHMIS et OHSA requise.
• La maîtrise de l'anglais est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Superviser une séance de laboratoire par semaine (6 heures).
• Faire des présentations courtes aux étudiants et évaluer leurs performances.
• Corriger les rapports de laboratoire et noter les présentations orales.
• Gérer les courriels des étudiants et appliquer les règles de sécurité du laboratoire.

Skills

Biochemie pratique

Anglais (élémentaire)

Education

B.Sc. en Biochimie

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

Laboratoire de biochimie II

Course Code

BCH3746

Section

LAB

Supervisor name (if known)

Josée Coutu

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:5


• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:70


• Correction - Notation / Grading:48


• Surveillance / Proctoring:4


• Formation / Training:3


• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

10

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

Job Description

As a laboratory demonstrator, you are responsible for supervising one laboratory session per week (6 hours in duration). During the lab sessions, you will be expected to give short presentations to students and evaluate their performance. Responsibilities also include grading lab reports, assessing oral presentations, and responding to student emails. Implementation of safety guidelines in the laboratory is also required.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Biochemistry or equivalent


• Demonstrated practical knowledge of biochemistry techniques


• Must have completed training sessions on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)


• Reading knowledge of English is 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; 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.