Posting Reason:
New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:
Faculté des sciences / Faculty of ScienceUnit:
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Students & CasualsJob Classification:
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:
Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:
Introduction to BiochemistryCourse Code:
BCH2333Section:
LABSupervisor name (if known):
Josée Coutu / Luc PoitrasDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/05Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/20Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:21Correction - Notation / Grading:37Surveillance / Proctoring:4Formation / Training:3Autre / Other:0Number of positions:
25Expected Enrolment:
840Work Start Date:
January 01, 2027Work End Date:
April 30, 2027Total Work Hours:
65Hourly 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:
In personLanguage of Work:
Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:
As a lab demonstrator, you are responsible for the supervision of lab sessions (3.5 hours each), during which you will be expected to give short presentations to the students as well as evaluate their lab performance. Duties also include the correction of lab reports for all of your respective lab sections as well as the supervision of one introductory lab session during the first week of the course (no marking for intro sessions). Duties also include answering emails from students. Implementation of safety Guidelines in the laboratory
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Biochemistry or equivalent;
Experimental knowledge of biochemical techniques;
Successful completion of WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Biochemistry or equivalent
- Experimental knowledge of biochemical techniques
- Successful completion of WHMIS training
- Successful completion of Occupational Health and Safety workshops
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Retirement Support — A contributory defined‑benefit pension (UOPP) provides formula‑based lifetime income using best‑average earnings and years of service, with cost‑of‑living adjustments noted in plan materials. The university positions the plan as one of the top DB offerings in Ontario and publishes regular summaries and reports.
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible full‑time employees typically receive extended health and basic dental, life insurance, long‑term disability, and a health‑care spending account, complemented by an EFAP and 24/7 telemedicine. Coverage is designed to complement provincial plans, with UHIP bridging for newcomers not yet eligible for OHIP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid statutory holidays, a university‑wide winter closure, vacation that increases with service, and reduced summer hours are highlighted as part of the package. Academic leaves such as sabbaticals are also outlined for faculty in their collective agreements.
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