TA (CUPE) - SED1114 A - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course Introduction to Sustainability (SED1114) at the Main Campus. You will support students, assist with course delivery, and participate in grading and proctoring under the CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

The position runs from January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with a total of 130 work hours. Undergraduate and graduate rates apply, with rates of $33.83 and $53.31 per hour respectively. English language work is required.

Qualifications

• Prior scholastic knowledge of sustainability is required.
• Familiarity with systems thinking and environmental justice is preferred.
• Understanding of political economics and theory of change is advantageous.
• Strong qualitative analysis skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students and supervision of course activities (55 hours).
• Grading/notation tasks (65 hours).
• Proctoring exams and monitoring assessments (10 hours).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Systems thinking

Environmental justice

Political economics

Theory of change

Qualitative analysis

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

Introduction to Sustainability

Course Code

SED1114

Section

A

Supervisor name (if known)

David Bruce

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

Candidates should have prior scholastic knowledge of sustainability and familiarity with advanced concepts such as systems thinking, environmental justice, political economics, and theory of change. A strong background in qualitative analysis is preferred.

Additional Information and/or Comments

Proctoring mid-term and Final Exam

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.

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.