Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty: Section de Common Law / Common Law Section

Unit: Common Law _ST

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type: Recherche / Research

Course Title: N/A

Course Code: N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/21

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/05

Requirements and Nature of Work

Nature of work

Professor Salyzyn is seeking a research assistant to support an educational program for high school students, run in partnership with a not-for-profit organization. The program helps students learn about access to justice and the risks and advantages of technological solutions for addressing the public's legal needs. More information about the program is available https://ojen.ca/en/resource/apps-for-justice-program/. The anticipated work includes drafting a new legal scenario for use in the program's modules and supporting uptake in schools.

Minimum Qualifications

The student applying for this position must be currently enrolled in a JD or graduate program at the Faculty of Law.

Previous experience working with youth in educational settings is an asset.

Work Schedule and Compensation

- Number of positions: 1
- Expected Enrolment: N/A
- Work Start Date: novembre 11, 2026
- Work End Date: décembre 31, 2026
- Total Work Hours: 60
- Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)
- Hourly Rate Note: These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.
- Method of Delivery: N/A
- Language of Work: Anglais | English

Tasks and Hours

- Recherche / Research: 0
- Préparation / Preparation: 0
- Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: 0
- Correction - Notation / Grading: 0
- Surveillance / Proctoring: 0
- Formation / Training: 0
- Autre / Other: 0

Contract and Additional Information





This contract is meant to be extended until April 30, 2027.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

Mandatory Training

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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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