TA (CUPE) - MIA5130 C - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring a Teaching Assistant/TA for the course System optimization and management (MIA5130). The role supports a graduate student audience within the Faculty of Engineering, focusing on effective instruction, grading, and proctoring during the 2027 winter term.

The position requires enrollment in a related graduate program and strong knowledge of optimization techniques, including LP, NLP, IP, and stochastic optimization.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of system optimization techniques (LP, NLP, IP, stochastic).
• Proficiency in software tools, e.g., Excel Solver, with the ability to explain concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students.
• Grading/notation.
• Proctoring exams.
• Other duties as negotiated with supervisor.

Skills

Optimization techniques

LP/NLP/IP/ stochastic

Excel Solver

Explain concepts clearly

Education

Graduate student in Engineering/Math/CS/OR

Tools

Excel Solver

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:

System optimization and management

Course Code:

MIA5130

Section:

C

Supervisor name (if known):

TBD

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/28

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

2026/11/13

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.

Recherche / Research:0

Préparation / Preparation:0

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:28

Correction - Notation / Grading:32

Surveillance / Proctoring:5

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

30

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/ou $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:

• Enrolled in a graduate program in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research,or a related field
• Strong knowledge of system optimization techniques, including linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer programming, and stochastic optimization.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., Excel solver).
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Preference will be given to student with

• Previous experience as a TA or tutor in a related subject
• Research experience or coursework in advanced optimization methods.
• Familiarity with real-world applications of optimization techniques

Additional Information and/or Comments:

proctoring mid-term and Final Exam (if necessary)

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