Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts Unit: Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics_Part Time Professors Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Physical Geography Field Research / Recherche sur le terrain en geographie physique Course Code: GEG4921 Section: A00 Supervisor name (if known): Jean Bjornson Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/07/10 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/07/24 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 Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: 20 Work Start Date: August 27, 2026 Work End Date: November 01, 2026 Total Work Hours: 120 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, Français | French Requirements and Nature of Work: Description FR - Offrir un support au professeur pour la préparation du matériel, des exercices de terrain et de façon générale pour l’enseignement et la logistique du cours sur le terrain. - Encadrer les étudiants pour les exercices pratiques à l’université et celles sur le terrain notamment lors de longues randonnées en montagne dans des conditions météorologiques variables. - Corriger des exercices, des carnets de terrain, des rapports et des StoryMaps sur le terrain et au retour à l’université, et participer à l’évaluation orale. - Agir au nom du professeur en son absence afin d'assurer la sécurité du groupe et la continuité de l'encadrement pédagogique, de la supervision des étudiants et du bon déroulement des activités de terrain. - Conduire un véhicule de 7 passagers en ville, sur les autoroutes et à la campagne. Description ENG - Provide support to the professor in preparing course materials, field exercises, and, more generally, with the teaching and logistics of the field course. - Supervise students during practical exercises at the university and in the field, particularly during long mountain hikes in variable weather conditions. - Act on behalf of the professor in their absence to ensure the safety of the group and the continuity of student instruction, supervision, and the smooth operation of field activities. - Grade exercises, field notebooks, reports, and StoryMaps both in the field and upon returning to the university, and participate in the oral evaluation. - Drive a 7-passenger vehicle in urban areas, on highways, and on rural roads. Exigence minimales une excellente maîtrise du français et de l’anglais est obligatoire. détenir un permis de conduire sans restrictions et pouvoir conduire un véhicule de 7 passagers en ville, sur les autoroutes et en campagne. pouvoir accompagner le professeur et les étudiants en Gaspésie du 29 août au 4 septembre pouvoir accompagner le professeur et les étudiants pour des travaux de terrain en milieux naturels, incluant la randonnée en montagne sur des terrains accidentés dans des conditions météorologiques variables. être disponible du 27 août au 1 novembre. la préférence pourrait être donné à la personne qui a déjà fait le cours GEG4921 ou qui a de l’expérience de cours ou de travail sur le terrain avec le professeur. Minimum Requirements Fluency in both English and French is mandatory. Hold a valid, unrestricted driver's licence and be able to drive a 7-passenger vehicle in urban areas, on highways, and on rural roads. Be available to accompany the professor and students in Gaspésie from August 29 to September 4. Be able to accompany the professor and students during fieldwork in natural environments, including mountain hiking over rugged terrain in variable weather conditions. Be available from August 27 to November 1. Preference may be given to candidates who have previously completed GEG4921 or who have prior experience working or teaching in the field with the professor. 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. 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