CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 65HR - CHM2330

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking multiple teaching assistants for the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. Responsibilities include lab supervision, grading, and guiding students during laboratory sessions.

Positions are for the CHM2330 Introduction to Structure and Bonding course, with in-person delivery on the Main Campus. Applicants must have completed required chemistry coursework and training, and will be paid hourly rates for a January–April term.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed at least one year of general chemistry and one year of organic chemistry.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety training are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in and out of the laboratory.
• Mark laboratory reports and provide feedback.
• Deliver tutorials and prepare teaching materials.
• Proctor final exams.

Skills

Lab supervision

Student support

Grading

Tutorials

Education

General chemistry (1 year)

Organic chemistry (1 year)

CHM 3140 / CHM 3371 or equivalents

WHMIS & OH&S training

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 Structure and Bonding

Course Code

CHM2330

Section

Laboratory

Supervisor name (if known)

Giorgi Javier

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:3
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:38
• Correction - Notation / Grading:20
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

30

Expected Enrolment

100

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

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Nature of Work: Assisting students in and out of the laboratory, Marking laboratory reports, giving tutorial and preparing them. Proctor final exam

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have 1 full year of general chemistry, 1 full year of organic chemistry and CHM 3140, CHM 3371 or their equivalents. All those who are not Chemistry Graduate student will be required to write a test to qualify. (Unless already previously done.) 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.

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.