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 à la BiochimieCourse Code:

BCH2733Section:

LABORATOIRESupervisor 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:23Correction - Notation / Grading:35Surveillance / Proctoring:4Formation / Training:3Autre / Other:0Number of positions:

15Expected Enrolment:

225Work 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:

Français | FrenchRequirements and Nature of Work:

Job Responsibilities :

As a laboratory demonstrator,



you will be responsible for supervising laboratory sessions (3.5 hours each), during which you will give short presentations to students and assess their performance in the lab.

Responsibilities also include grading laboratory reports for all assigned sections, and supervising the introductory lab sessions held during the first week of the course. Additionally, you will be expected to respond to student inquiries via email. The role also involves ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

- B.Sc. in Biochemistry or equivalent
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of biochemical techniques
- Completion of training workshops on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Reading proficiency in English is considered an asset

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 workplace. 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.

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