Posted 3 days ago
Research Assistant
@ University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The University of Ottawa is hiring a part-time Research Assistant for the 2027 Winter Semester in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The role supports research on electricity consumption, air quality and heat pump energy use, with a total of 120 hours. The hourly rate is $33.83 for undergraduate students or $53.31 for graduate students.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze electricity consumption data
- Analyze air quality data
- Analyze heat pump energy consumption
- Write and edit research material
- Help construct a theoretical model
Requirements summary:
- Appropriate research experience
- Strong English skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+ |
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University of Ottawa
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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…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Human Resources Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
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Posting Reason:
New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:
Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit:
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_Nicholas Rivers_JMJob Classification:
Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type:
Recherche / ResearchCourse Title:
N/ACourse Code:
N/ASection:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/11/04Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/11/17Description 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:0Number of positions:
1Expected Enrolment:
N/AWork Start Date:
January 04, 2027Work End Date:
April 03, 2027Total Work Hours:
120Hourly 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:
N/ALanguage of Work:
Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:
Nature of Work:
Analysis of electricity consumption data;
Analysis of air quality data; writing/editing;
construction of a theoretical model;
Analysis of heat pump energy consumption.
Qualifications:
Appropriate experience
English
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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