CUPE - Automne 2026 - THE1501 A/B - Introduction à la pratique théâtrale : Les métiers des coulisses

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 Theatre_Students and Casuals Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Introduction à la pratique théâtrale : Les métiers des coulisses Course Code: THE1501 Section: A/B Supervisor name (if known): Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/13 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/27 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: 40 Work Start Date: septembre 01, 2026 Work End Date: décembre 31, 2026 Total Work Hours: 32.5 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027) 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: Français | French Requirements and Nature of Work: B.A. avec spécialisation en théâtre ou dans un domaine d’études connexe. Connaissance de la pratique théâtrale de base en production incluant l’arrière-scène, régie, éclairages, son, costumes, construction de décors, sécurité au travail (shop safety), premiers soins, direction de production, expérience comme technicien, régisseur, directeur de production, metteur en scène, ou comédien au théâtre professionnel. Additional Information and/or Comments: Les tâches spécifiques seront déterminées par le professeur. 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.

The teaching assistant will support the instruction of an introductory theatre practice course focusing on backstage crafts. Specific tasks will be determined by the supervising professor to assist with course delivery and student engagement.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with a specialization in theatre or a related field. Professional experience in theatre production, including technical roles such as stage management, lighting, sound, or set construction, is required.

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• Theatre production
• Backstage management
• Stage management
• Lighting
• Sound engineering
• Costume design
• Set construction
• Shop safety
• First aid
• Production management
• Technical theatre
• Employment Equity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Research
• Teaching
• Creativity
• French Language
• Innovation
• Teamwork

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• Art & Design
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Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

2 hours per week