Job Details

Course Title: Business Communication Skills Course

Course Code: ADM2381

Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty: École de gestion Telfer / Telfer School of Management

Unit: Telfer School of Management Students and Casuals

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Supervisor name (if known): Matthew Archibald

Timing

Work Start Date: September 01, 2026

Work End Date: December 31, 2026

Positions: 12

Total Work Hours: 61

Expected Enrolment: n/a

Salary and Benefits

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $ )

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay. These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

- market-competitive salary
- a defined benefit pension plan
- group insurance coverage
- an employee and family assistance program

Responsibilities

- Conducting Seminars, which includes evaluating presentations by each student and providing written feedback to each student on each presentation within one week
- All marking of written assignments
- Attending and participating in Teaching Assistant meetings
- Conducting a computer skills Seminar with all ADM 2381 students instructing them in the effective use of Microsoft’s PowerPoint software
- Maintaining weekly office hours (approximately 1hr per week) in the ADM 2381 T.A. Office for 10 weeks during the semester
- Attending final exam presentations at the end of the semester, evaluating each presenter, and providing feedback to the course Professor
- This will involve ten (10) hours of work

Qualifications and Requirements

- Minimum C.G.P.A. of 8.0
- Minimum grade of A- in ADM2381 or its equivalent, and minimum grade of A- in ENG1131 (Business English) or equivalent
- Understanding or/and experience with business presentation format and guidelines for making effective business presentations
- A good knowledge of general business subjects
- Ability to conduct a Seminar in a professional manner
- Demonstrated written and verbal English language skills




- Thorough and proven working knowledge of Microsoft’s PowerPoint software program
- Experience with online course delivery considered an asset
- Experience with online videoconferencing environment considered an asset (ex. Microsoft Teams)

Comments and Preferences

Preference will be given to higher grades

Preference will be given to candidates who have previously been teaching assistants or markers for this course

Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in Telfer programs

Irregular schedule, to be announced

Candidates on short list will be interviewed by course Professor including a 5 minutes business presentation using PowerPoint software and School of Management presentation guidelines

Please note that the amount of position could be increased depending on the amount of registration

The posted hours could also be increased by 10% to 30% due to registration

Please note, you will be required to have access to a computer, internet, microphone and webcam

Contract hours may be reallocated among different tasks, which the professor may adjust over the course of the semester

Must be located in Ottawa for the entire duration of the course (with the exception of official University holidays), including through the grading of the final exam and calculation of final grades by the professor

Please note, the method of teaching or working may change due to health or other reasons

Work Language

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Other Requirements

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.

EEO & Diversity Statement

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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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

University Information

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