Organic Chemistry Lab TA — Winter 2027 (130h)

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking 10 Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2026 session at the Main Campus, Faculty of Science. You will assist students in CHM3526 laboratory sections, grade reports, and supervise exams, while ensuring safety protocols are applied in labs.

Sections may be bilingual and work runs January–April 2027. Applicants should have completed specified chemistry courses, WHMIS and OHSA training, and pass a qualification test if not a graduate student.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have completed one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, and one 4000-level organic chemistry course or equivalents.
• WHMIS training and OHSA workshop completed.
• Non-graduate students must pass a qualification test to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the laboratory and in related tasks.
• Grade laboratory reports and the final exam.
• Lead a review session for the final exam and invigilate the final exam.
• Ensure the implementation of safety guidelines in the laboratory.

Skills

Student interaction

Grading

Exam invigilation

Safety compliance

Education

General chemistry (1 year)

Organic chemistry (1 year)

4000-level organic chemistry

WHMIS training

OHSA workshop

Qualification test for non-graduates

Job description

The University of Ottawa is seeking 10 Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2026 session at the Main Campus, Faculty of Science. You will assist students in CHM3526 laboratory sections, grade reports, and supervise exams, while ensuring safety protocols are applied in labs.

Sections may be bilingual and work runs January–April 2027. Applicants should have completed specified chemistry courses, WHMIS and OHSA training, and pass a qualification test if not a graduate student.