At a Glance
- Tasks: Help write and update Common Law texts for an exciting project.
- Company: Join the University of Ottawa, a leader in legal education.
- Benefits: Earn $33.83/hour as an undergrad or $53.31/hour as a grad student.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in legal research while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must be enrolled in law programs and familiar with Canadian citation rules.
- Job Details
- 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
- Section: Supervisor name (if known): Yan Campagnolo
- Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/25
- Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/13
- Tasks
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:0
- Préparation / Preparation:0
- Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
- Correction - Notation / Grading:0
- Surveillance / Proctoring:0
- Formation / Training:0
- Autre / Other:0
- Salary and Compensation
- Hourly
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.
- Method of Delivery: n/a
- Language of Work: Anglais | English, Français | French
- Eligibility and Requirements
Requirements and Nature of Work: Contribute to the writing and updating of Common Law texts as part of the "Common Law en Bref" project.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in one of the programs offered by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law.
- Must be familiar with the citation rules of the Canadian Legal Citation Manual.
- A background in both legal systems is an asset.
This contract is meant to be renewed in January and end on April 9th, 2027.
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Research Assistant in Ottawa employer: University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes diversity and equity. As a part-time professor in the Faculty of Education, you will have the opportunity to engage with motivated students while contributing to innovative research and teaching practices. The university fosters professional growth through collaborative initiatives and provides a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and respect.
