TA362808- Winter 2026-COOP*1100 AND COOP*1120 Introduction to Co-operative Education

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
UTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Cooperative Education
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2026
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
N/A
Course Details
Course Number: 
COOP*1100 AND COOP*1120
Course Name: 
Introduction to Co-operative Education
Course Format: 
DE
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
600
Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)
The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.
This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments: 
Yes
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 
0
Grader Assignment(s)
Note: See the WAGE RATE below which determines whether this work assignment is posted for graduate or undergraduate candidate(s).
Anticipated # of Available Grader Work Assignment(s): 
6
Anticipated # hours per Grader Work Assignment(s): 
70
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 
6
Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
- Successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview as part of the selection process; - Graders can anticipate approximately 70 hours of work during the semester - Students in this position will be responsible for the grading of assignments included in the mandatory Co-op Foundation courses for the University of Guelph Diploma and Degree Porgrams
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
- Must be a current undergraduate co-op student who has completed COOP*1100 with an Outstanding Pass and a minimum of two co-op work terms; - Must demonstrate strong knowledge of effective and targeted resume writing skills; - Applicant’s resume presentation (layout/design, structure, content) will be key criteria for determining suitability for the role; - Accuracy and attention to detail; - The onus is on the applicant to submit materials that demonstrate how they meet the required and preferred qualifications of this work assignment; - Applicants must include cover letter, resume and transcript for this work assignment, along with an example of a past co-op application that was effectively targeted (job posting, cover letter, resume,) among application materials. Strong attention to detail with respect to spelling, grammar, and punctuation must be evident in the application with reference to the qualifications and requirements of this position. - Returning Graders must have met or exceeded performance expectations in prior grading semester.
Preferred Qualifications: 
- Preference for Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Computing Science students.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
-Grading periods will align with assignment due dates;
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
January 5, 2026 to April 21, 2026
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
UTA $31.26/hr effective 2025/26
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, November 24, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
cecspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Heather Powell, COOP1100 Instructor, hpowells@uoguelph.ca

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