TA (CUPE) - DTI5125/GNG5125 A - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks two Teaching Assistant positions for the Data Science Applications course (DTI5125/GNG5125) at Main Campus during the 2027 Winter Semester. Duties include student contact, grading, and proctoring with a total of 65 hours.

Applicants must be enrolled in a thesis-based Computer Engineering program with GPA above 3.0 and possess strong Python, Jupyter, ML libraries, Git, and SQL skills. Prior TA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Python, Jupyter Notebook and ML libraries (TensorFlow, Weka).
• Familiar with open-source ML libraries and APIs.
• Practical software engineering and programming experience; data-driven project involvement is a plus.
• Past TA/Demonstrator experience in Data Science or stats courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students during labs.
• Grading and notation of student work.
• Proctoring exams.
• Prepare and support course activities and sessions.

Skills

Python

Jupyter Notebook

Machine learning libraries

Git

Windows

Linux

SQL

Education

Graduate student in Computer Engineering (thesis-based)

GPA > 3.0

Tools

TensorFlow

Weka

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit: School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_ST

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Data Science Applications

Course Code: DTI5125/GNG5125

Section: A

Supervisor name (if known): Arya Rahgozar

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/27

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research :0
• Préparation / Preparation :0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :25
• Correction - Notation / Grading :35
• Surveillance / Proctoring :5
• Formation / Training :0
• Autre / Other :0

Number of positions: 2

Expected Enrolment: 60

Work Start Date: janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date: avril 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: na

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Preference will be given to a candidate enrolled in a thesis-based graduate program in Computer Engineering, whose thesis is related to machine learning or its applications and whose GPA is above 3.0.
• Candidate must have a strong knowledge of Python, Jupiter notebook, and be familiar with open-source machine learning libraries such as Deep Learning libraries, TensorFlow, Weka and others; Git, Windows and Linux, SQL.
• Machine Learning use in publication is preferred, especially if used machine learning open-source libraries and API.
• Practical work experience involving software engineering and programming, along with involvement and past participation in Data driven competitions, data analytics projects and collaborations, or Data science related Hackathons involvements would be an asset.
• Past TA experience in Data Science or Data Analysis or stats related courses are preferred.

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.

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