Teaching Assistant - Civil Engineering - Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a course assistant to support Civil Engineering course offerings. Responsibilities include developing and managing content, leading labs and tutorials, and grading assessments. Position is tied to specific courses and terms.

The role is open to McGill graduate students who have completed the referenced courses or equivalent, with salary per the collective agreement. Start and end dates align with term schedules.

Qualifications

• Positions only available to McGill graduate students. Must have successfully completed the course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing course content
• Leading laboratory and tutorial sessions
• Grading assignments and tests
• Invigilation of mid-terms and other tests

Skills

Teaching

Education

McGill graduate student status

Job description

Immigration Stipulation

Obligatory for non-Canadian candidates without permanent residency who will reside in Canada only: In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Employment & Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Hiring Unit: Civil Engineering

Position Summary

• Assist in developing and managing course content
• Leading laboratory and tutorial sessions
• Grading assignments and tests
• Invigilation of mid-terms and other tests

Qualifications

Positions only available to McGill graduate students. Must have successfully completed the course or equivalent.

Posting Date: 05/10/2026

Deadline to Apply: 19/10/2026

Course Number and Title

CIVE 202 Construction Materials CIVE 205 Statics CIVE 206 Dynamics CIVE 207 Solid Mechanics CIVE 219 Introduction to Design in Civil Engineering. CIVE 224 Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practice. CIVE 225 Environmental Engineering CIVE 302 Probabilistic Systems CIVE 318 Structural Engineering 2 CIVE 319 Transportation Engineering CIVE 324 Sustainable Project Management CIVE 327 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics CIVE 416 Geotechnical Engineering CIVE 460 Matrix Structural Analysis CIVE 463 Design of Concrete Structures. CIVE 512 Advanced Civil Engineering Materials. CIVE 520 Groundwater Hydrology CIVE 542 Transportation Network Analysis. CIVE 543 System Dynamics for Civil and Environmental Engineering CIVE 545 Life Cycle Assessment and the Circular Economy CIVE 555 Environmental Data Analysis CIVE 570 Solar Driven Environmental Processes and Technologies

Estimated Number of Positions: 54

Total Hours of Work per Term: 52 -78

Hourly Salary: $38.46 or according to the collective agreement

Position Start Date: 05/01/2026

Position End Date: 23/04/2026

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.