TA (CUPE) - SED1112 A -Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for SED1112, to support a Winter 2027 course at Main Campus. The role involves facilitating group sessions, guiding students, and assisting with grading under the CUPE unit.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong bilingual communication, and prior teaching or mentoring experience. Expected to start January 4, 2027 and end April 30, 2027, with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in both English and French.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in teamwork and communication principles.
• Previous teaching or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small group sessions, workshops, and discussions to reinforce key concepts and facilitate skill-building exercises.
• Provide one-on-one guidance and support to students seeking assistance with course content and assignments.
• Assist in grading.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English-French bilingual

Teaching experience

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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: Teamwork and communication skills

Course Code: SED1112

Section: A

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/28

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/13

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research :0
• Préparation / Preparation :0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :55
• Correction - Notation / Grading :65
• Surveillance / Proctoring :10
• Formation / Training :0
• Autre / Other :0

Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: 32

Work Start Date: janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date: avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 130

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:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Proficient in both English and French
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in teamwork and communication principles.
• Previous teaching or mentoring experience.
• Enthusiasm for helping students develop essential teamwork and communication skills.
• Organizational skills to manage administrative tasks effectively.
• Patience and empathy in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to adapt and learn in a dynamic educational environment.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

• Conduct small group sessions, workshops, and discussions to reinforce key concepts and facilitate skill-building exercises.
• Provide one-on-one guidance and support to students seeking assistance with course content and assignments.
• Assist in grading

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.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement;

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.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination.

This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.