CUPE - Winter2027 - TA - TUT LAB 65HR - CHM1321

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks lab tutors for Organic Chemistry I (CHM1321) at the Main Campus. Ten TA positions (LAB TUTORIAL) will provide tutorials in person, support students synchronously and asynchronously, and assist in labs under supervision.

Work spans Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027 with two pay rates for undergrad and grad students. Typical duties include tutoring, student contact, preparation, and supervision, with a total of 65 hours and a split of 13 prep, 43 student contact, 5 training, and 4

Qualifications

• 1 full year of organic chemistry knowledge (CHM 2154, CHM 2131/2132 or equivalents)
• Tests may be required to qualify for non-graduates

Responsibilities

• Provide synchronous and asynchronous tutorials to explain lab content
• Engage with students to support understanding and learning
• Prepare materials and coordinate with supervising professor
• Supervise lab sessions and assist with assessment feedback
• Attend mandatory lab meetings as scheduled

Skills

Lab tutoring

Student support

Tutorial delivery

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

Tutor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Organic Chemistry I

Course Code

CHM1321

Section

LAB TUTORIAL

Supervisor name (if known)

To be Announced

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:13
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:43
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:5
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

10

Expected Enrolment

1610

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

Provide support to students in a synchronous and asynchronous manner by giving tutorials (that are recorded) to explain the lab content

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have 1 full year of organic chemistry, CHM 2154,CHM 2131/2132 or their equivalents. - All those who are not a Chemistry graduate student will be required to write a test to qualify (unless already done in previous semester).

Additional comment

6 Mandatory Lab Meeting date and time to be discussed

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.