Grader Marker

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Food Science at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a Grader/Marker for BIOE 3900 A01 CUPE 3909 Unit 1. This on-campus position runs from September 9, 2026 to December 22, 2026, with a 6-hour weekly schedule (totaling 90 hours).

The role pays $17.54 per hour plus vacation pay. Responsibilities include grading, providing written feedback, and meeting with the course supervisor to align on marking guidelines; a strong command of English and an empathetic approach

Qualifications

• Completion of academic studies which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to grading or marking the material assigned.
• An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.
• Effective skills in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Meets with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s), for orientation and guidelines for grading and marking assignments and for providing written feedback to the students.
• Grades and marks work submitted by students from tests, exams or projects.
• Provides written feedback to the students on the quality of material presented for grading or marking.
• May be required to maintain regularly scheduled and posted times for providing consultation to students on test, exam or project results.
• May be required to assist in the production of tests, exams or projects under the supervision of the person responsible for the laboratory or class.

Skills

Empathetic approach to instructional _

Effective English language skills

Education

Completion of academic studies specifically appropriate to grading or marking

Job description

Grader/Marker BIOE 3900 A01- CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences

Job details:

Course: Biosystems Engineering Design 2 BIOE 3900 A01

Start date: September 9, 2026

End date: December 22, 2026

Work schedule: 6 hours per week

Expected total hours: 90 hours

Hourly rate: $17.54 per hour plus vacation pay

Successful completion of BIOE 3900, or familiarity with course content, preferred.

For more information please contact: Mandy Tanner - [e-mail] (2044748950)

Key responsibilities:

• Meets with the employment supervisor responsible for the course(s), for purpose of orientation and receiving guidelines for grading and marking assignments and for providing written feedback to the students.
• Grades and marks work submitted by students from tests, exams or projects.
• Provides written feedback to the students, on the quality of material presented for grading or marking.
• May be required to maintain regularly scheduled and posted times for providing consultation and a reasonable amount of informally scheduled consultation to students on test, exam or project results.
• May be required to assist in the production of tests, exams or projects under the supervision of the person responsible for the laboratory or class.

If you are an international student you must have a valid study permit which states that you are allowed to work on campus and you must be enrolled as a full-time University of Manitoba student for the duration of any appointment.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

Qualifications:

• Completion of academic studies which have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate to grading or marking the material assigned.
• An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.
• Effective skills in the English language.

Preference may be given to applicants who are, or will be, a registered student studying in the Department which is posting the employment opportunity at the time that the duties of the position commence.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.