CUPE - Winter2027 - Tutor - BCHHC 65H

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences seeks a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the BCH HELP CENTRE to support students in introductory biochemistry courses.

Work begins January 1, 2027 and ends April 30, 2027, with in-person delivery at Main Campus. Total hours: 65; hourly rates are $33.83 or $53.31 depending on student status (undergrad vs grad).

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of biochemistry consistent with a chemistry major
• If not a Chemistry graduate student, a qualifying test may be required
• Completion of WHIMIS and OH&S workshops

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to students having questions related to introductory biochemistry courses.

Education

Biochemistry knowledge (major in chemistry)

Qualify via test if not chemistry graduate student

WHIMIS & Occupational Health and Safety workshops completed

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

BCH HELP CENTRE

Course Code

BCHXXXX

Supervisor name (if known)

Fabien Gagosz

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

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.

Task Hours Allocation

• Recherche / Research: 0
• Préparation / Preparation: 0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: 65
• Correction - Notation / Grading: 0
• Surveillance / Proctoring: 0
• Formation / Training: 0
• Autre / Other: 0

Number of positions

5

Expected Enrolment

800

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.

Method of Delivery

In person

Language of Work

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Providing assistance to students having any questions related to introductory biochemistry courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a broad knowledge of biochemistry consistent with that of a major in chemistry and must have completed their studies with outstanding marks or their equivalent.
• All those who are not a 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.

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