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CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - Arts Writing Centre

@ University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

The University of Ottawa is hiring two part-time Teaching Assistants for its Arts Writing Centre for the Winter 2027 term, January 1 to April 30, 2027, in person on campus. The role helps first-year English students with writing and grammar, for 120 total hours. Pay is $31.89 per hour for undergraduates or $50.25 per hour for graduate students, and the hiring follows the CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist first-year ENG students with writing skills
  • Help students with grammatical skills
  • Explain common errors to students
  • Work individually with registered students

Requirements summary:

  • BA in English
  • Excellent grasp of grammar and punctuation
  • Ability to explain common errors
  • Successful completion of a grammar exercise
  • Available to work in person on campus
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Employer posting date
2026-11-11
First seen by our source
2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEducation
Hours per week10
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEnglish

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  • 550 Cumberland St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, CA
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Découvrez une culture de travail qui valorise la diversité, la collaboration et l'innovation. Bienvenue sur la page LinkedIn des Ressources humaines de l'Université d'Ottawa. Nous sommes déterminés à soutenir nos employés dans la réalisation de leurs objectifs de carrière et de leurs aspirations personnelles. Suivez-nous pour des offres d'emploi, des histoires de réussite et des ressources utiles sur l'équilibre…

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Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
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Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit:

Department of English_Students and Casuals

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Arts Writing Centre

Course Code:

ARTS

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

James Brooke Smith

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/12

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

2026/11/26

Description 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:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:120

Number of positions:

2

Expected Enrolment:

n/a

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

120

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)

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 Person

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Assists individual students registered in first-year ENG courses with their writing and grammatical skills.

Minimum requirements include a BA in English, excellent grasp of the rules of grammar and punctuation, and demonstrated ability to explain common errors to students. Successful completion of a grammar exercise is necessary for consideration for this position.

The selected candidates must be available to work in-person on Campus during the Fall 2023 term.

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 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.

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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