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TA405155- Winter 2027-LARC*2230 Planting Design

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit

UTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit

School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.

Semester(s) of Assignment(s)

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period

Some

Course Number

LARC*2230

Course Name

Planting Design

Course Format

In-Class

Course Description

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information

This course teaches visual and physical characteristics of plants and their use, design theory and its application at a specific scale, and the use of plants in a wide range of applications. Candidates must be available during class hours.

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available

1

Duties and Responsibilities

- Preparation
- Student Consultation
- Conducting Labs/Seminars
- Meetings
- Grading

Qualifications

Graduate students at the University of Guelph, eligible for employment in Unit 1 of Local 3913. The candidate must be a 3rd or 4th year BLA student with solid planting design knowledge; have experience and skills in planting design and the utilization of design principles; have sound knowledge of plant materials; and have the ability to evaluate planting design. By applying for this TA position,



you are agreeing to be available on campus to complete all assigned duties as determined by the instructor(s), available to attend all mandatory meetings, and available until the end of the contract to invigilate and grade final exams. Student applicants are responsible for checking their own course schedules to ensure there are no conflicts with the TA assignment schedule.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

T 8:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date)

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment)

UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26

Other Posting Information

Hiring Contact Information

Kaitlin Milley - Administrative Officer, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Email: [email protected]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [email protected]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

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