Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit:

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_ST

Job Classification:

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Recherche / Research

Course Title:

N/A

Course Code:

N/A

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Ryan Katz-Rosene

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/22

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

2026/07/06

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:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

N/A

Work Start Date:

January 11, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

65

Hourly Rate:

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

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Position Overview

The Graduate Research Assistant will support the Institute of the Environment in three key areas: (1) leading the organization of the Institute’s bimonthly Seminar Series and Workshop Series; (2) preparing and disseminating the Institute's new quarterly newsletter; and (3) fostering a collaborative research environment for students and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

Seminar Series and Workshop Coordination

• Lead the organization of the Institute of Environment's bimonthly Seminar Series and Workshop Series.
• Solicit speakers and presenters representing a mix of PhD students, University of Ottawa scholars, external academics, and practitioners from government, NGOs, and the private sector.
• Ensure seminar and workshop topics reflect student interests.
• Manage logistics for in-person, hybrid, and remote seminars and workshops, including set-up, invitations, technology coordination, and moderation where appropriate.
• Promote seminars and workshops through Institute communication channels and liaise with administrators to publicize events on the Institute’s website.

Quarterly Newsletter

• Coordinate the Institute of Environment's new quarterly newsletter.
• Solicit key newsletter content from students, faculty affiliates, administrators.
• Prepare and disseminate the newsletter to all members of the Institute community.

Research Community Support

• Assist in creating and sustaining a collaborative research environment within the Institute of the Environment.
• Encourage collegial gatherings and informal exchanges among students and faculty.
• Support research networking activities and initiatives that strengthen collaboration.
• Work with the Director of Graduate Programs to foster an active network of Environmental Studies and Environmental Science scholars at the University of Ottawa.
• Support information dissemination efforts, including maintaining and updating materials such as the Institute’s website and communication channels.

Other Duties

• Provide support for additional initiatives that enhance research culture and visibility at the Institute.

Requirements

• Current PhD student (2nd year or above) in the Institute of the Environment doctoral program.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in event organization, academic community-building, or faculty engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Priority will be granted to candidates to whom the University has a financial obligation.

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.

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