CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 130HR - CHM3526

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 47.000 - 73.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Ottawa is seeking 10 Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2026 session at the Main Campus, Faculty of Science. You will assist students in CHM3526 laboratory sections, grade reports, and supervise exams, while ensuring safety protocols are applied in labs.

Sections may be bilingual and work runs January–April 2027. Applicants should have completed specified chemistry courses, WHMIS and OHSA training, and pass a qualification test if not a graduate student.

Formación

• The candidate must have completed one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, and one 4000-level organic chemistry course or equivalents.
• WHMIS training and OHSA workshop completed.
• Non-graduate students must pass a qualification test to be eligible.

Responsabilidades

• Assist students in the laboratory and in related tasks.
• Grade laboratory reports and the final exam.
• Lead a review session for the final exam and invigilate the final exam.
• Ensure the implementation of safety guidelines in the laboratory.

Conocimientos

Student interaction

Grading

Exam invigilation

Safety compliance

Educación

General chemistry (1 year)

Organic chemistry (1 year)

4000-level organic chemistry

WHMIS training

OHSA workshop

Qualification test for non-graduates

Descripción del empleo

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2026 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 chimie organique

Course Code: CHM3526

Section: Laboratory

Supervisor name (if known): François Magnan

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:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:71
• Correction - Notation / Grading:51
• Surveillance / Proctoring:8
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 10

Expected Enrolment: 12

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: Assist students in the laboratory and in other related tasks. Grade laboratory reports and the final exam. Lead a review session for the final exam and invigilate the final exam. Ensure the implementation of safety guidelines in the laboratory. Please note: Some sections may be bilingual.

Minimum Requirements

• The candidate must have successfully completed one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, and one 4000-level organic chemistry course, or their equivalents.
• Candidates must have successfully completed the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) workshop.
• Anyone who is not a graduate student (Master's or PhD) in Chemistry must pass a qualification test in order to be eligible.

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.