CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 65HR - CHM2754

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator/Lab Monitor positions in CHM2754 Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory section, for the 2027 Winter Semester at the Main Campus.

This in‑person role pays $33.83/hr for undergraduates or $53.31/hr for graduates, with start date January 1, 2027 and end date April 30, 2027, totaling 65 work hours.

Qualifications

• Completed one year of general chemistry and one year of organic chemistry.
• CHM4354 or equivalent course completion.
• Must pass WHMIS training and OHSA workshop.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the laboratory and related tasks.
• Grade laboratory reports.
• Invigilate the final exam.
• Supervise quizzes and midterms.
• Provide supervision and contact with students.

Skills

WHMIS training

OHSA workshop

Laboratory supervision

Education

One year of general chemistry

One year of organic chemistry

CHM4354 or equivalent

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location

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

Chimie analytique

Course Code

CHM2754

Section

Laboratoire

Supervisor name

Heshel Teitelbaum

Date Posted

2026/10/05

Applications Deadline

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

20

Expected Enrolment

80

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

Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

Assist students in the laboratory and in related tasks; grade laboratory reports. Supervise quizzes, midterms, and the final exam. Invigilate the final exam.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must have successfully completed one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, and CHM4354 or equivalent courses.
• Anyone who is not a graduate student (Master's or PhD) in Chemistry must pass a qualification test (unless already completed).
• Candidates must have successfully completed the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) workshop.

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.

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