At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project teams in Electrical Engineering with hands-on consultancy and lab supervision.
- Company: University of Ottawa, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, professional development, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and networking in a vibrant academic community.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while helping students succeed in innovative engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge in Electrical Engineering concepts and relevant software tools.
The predicted salary is between 33 - 53 $ per hour.
Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus
Session: 2027 Winter Semester
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Unit: EECS_ST
Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
Course Title: Electrical Engineering Design Project: Part I
Course Code: ELG4912
Date Posted: 2026/10/22
Applications must be received BEFORE: 2026/11/05
Description of tasks:
- Research: 0 hours
- Preparation: 0 hours
- Contact with Students: 0 hours
- Grading: 0 hours
- Proctoring: 0 hours
- Training: 0 hours
- Other: 0 hours
Number of positions: 1
Expected Enrolment: 25
Work Start Date: January 01, 2027
Work End Date: April 30, 2027
Total Work Hours: 130
Hourly Rate: $33.83 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: IN PERSON
Language of Work: English, French
Requirements and Nature of Work:
Need to offer consultancy and help to project teams working in diverse areas of Electrical Engineering. The projects will cover areas such as:
- Signal Processing
- Hardware/Software Interfacing
- Control Engineering
- Neural Nets
- Modelling and Simulation
Knowledge of Altera, VHDL, assembly for HC12, code warrior C for HC12 and MATLAB is needed. There will be Lab supervision, consultation hours and Proctoring.
Minimum Requirements:
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed this course or its equivalent and its prerequisite(s) with a mark of A or better. Attend a TA workshop if necessary. Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position. Good knowledge of instrumentation and measurement lab techniques, Raspberri Pi, Arduino IDE, ROS, Ubuntu Linux, Python, MATLAB, Open CV, and CAD, will be an asset.
NOTE: The number of hours and positions offered may vary due to enrolments in that course.
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. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity.
CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-ELG4912W 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.
