CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - LAB 65HR - CHM4354

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 3,025,000 - 4,773,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking Teaching Assistants for CHM4354 Principles of Instrumental Analysis. Work is performed in person at the Main Campus, Labouratoire section, January to April 2027, supporting lab activities, grading, and exam proctoring. Ten positions offered for the Winter 2027 term.

Undergraduate and graduate students will be paid at different rates, with safety guidelines strictly enforced. Training requirements and accessibility accommodations are provided as per policy.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Chemistry degree required.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops must be completed.
• Non-chemistry graduates may be asked to take a qualifying test.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the laboratory and outside lab settings.
• Grade and provide feedback on laboratory reports.
• Proctor a final exam and monitor during assessments.
• Implement safety guidelines in the laboratory.

Skills

Student interaction

Grading

Proctoring

Lab safety

Education

B.Sc. Chemistry

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:Principles of Instrumental Analysis

Course Code:CHM4354

Section:Laboratoire

Supervisor name (if known):

Paul Michael Mayer

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:51

Correction - Notation / Grading:10

Surveillance / Proctoring:4

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:10

Expected Enrolment:36

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:Nature of WorkAssisting students in and out of the laboratory. Marking laboratory reports, Proctor a final exam. Implementation of Safety Guidelines in the Laboratory

Minimum QualificationsCandidate must have the equivalent of a B.Sc. Chemistry degree. Successful completion of WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops. All those who are not a Chemistry graduate student will be required to write a test to qualify (unless already previously done).

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.