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The Faculty of Engineering invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) appointments for the Winter 2027 term.

This Workday posting is provided for information purposes only. Applications submitted through Workday will not be considered.

To apply for a GTA appointment, you must submit your application through the Faculty of Engineering's hiring platform .

Available appointments within the following departments and schools will be posted on the Faculty of Engineering’s hiring platform:

- School of Architecture
- Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Department of Management Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
- Department of Systems Design Engineering

Details for each appointment, including qualifications, application deadlines, appointment dates, course delivery mode, location, compensation, and anticipated appointment load, are available on Engineering’s hiring platform and on the Human Resources Careers webpage for Available Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant Appointments.

These appointments are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1.

To be considered for available appointments, you must apply through the Faculty of Engineering's hiring platform by the applicable application deadline.



Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work.

As part of the application process, you may indicate preferences for specific appointments through the Faculty of Engineering's hiring platform. Preferences will be considered alongside qualifications, priority, and seniority in accordance with the CUPE 5524.01 Collective Agreement.

Applications submitted through Workday will not be considered.

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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.

As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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📌 Faculty of Engineering – Graduate Teaching Assistant – Winter 2027 (Ontario)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 Ontario