Student Machine Shop Support

University of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph in Ontario invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the School of Engineering. This posting covers UTA Student Machine Shop Support (ENGG*0002 UTA).

Duties include supervising students in the machine shop, assisting with setup and cleanup, and ensuring safety. The wage is CAD 31.26 per hour for a 0.5 load (70 hours) for the 2027 winter term, with applications due by October 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong laboratory experience related to the course machine shop and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of machining (milling, turning and drilling), casting and welding.
• Good communication skills and ability to pass the interview with the instructor.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students in the machine shop; cleanup and setup.
• Assist with course-related tasks as directed by the instructor.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Machining knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Machine tools

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA399180- Winter 2027-ENGG*0002 UTA Student Machine Shop Support

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

UTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

School of Engineering

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

N/A

Course Number:

ENGG*0002 UTA

Course Name:

Student Machine Shop Support

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

300

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

Yes

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Supervising Students in the Machine Shop/ clean- up, set-up

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:Strong Laboratory experience related to the course machine shop and manufacturingKnowledge of machining (milling, turning and drilling)Knowledge of casting and weldingGood communication skillsPass the interview with the course instructor

Preferred Qualifications:

Machine Shop Skills: Knowledge of different machine tools, hands on experience, theoretical background about different processes and toolsKnowledge and experience about machine ship safety training (green, yellow and red)Experience in maintaining the trainee’s database

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Please check with supervisor for work hours

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Paula NewtonTHRN 1406

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.