Lab Demonstrator, BIOL-2153L (070, 071, 072): Vascular Plants (Fall 2025)
- Winnipeg, MB
- $16.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Vacancies: 3
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-50 hours
Appointment Dates: Sep 08, 2025 - Dec 02, 2025
Lab Section Dates/Times: M 2:30-5:15, W 8:30-11:15, W 2:30-5:15This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit.Note to applicants: Please be sure to review the “Additional Requirements” at the bottom of this posting. Your application must clearly outline how you meet the requirements, and include all requested documents.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide instructions to students, which may include explaining and demonstrating concepts and procedures, and clarifying subject areas;
- Assist the students with lab activities and procedures; may help with the setting up, testing, dismantling, and storing of lab equipment and/or materials;
- Monitor the condition of the learning environment, ensuring that all relevant protocols, such as health and safety are followed;
- Maintain records; assist in the reproduction of tests, organize course materials, etc.;
- May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
- May grade student work (assignments, tests, exams, lab results, etc.) using specific guidelines/answer keys provided by the Immediate Supervisor;
- May provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
- Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities (e.g. WHMIS training, first aid training, etc.);
- Perform other related tasks as required.
- Completion of academic studies and/or relevant experience appropriate to assigned duties.
- Normally an undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg who has successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Successful completion of required training.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, marking guides, policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet specified deadlines.
- Ability to interact empathetically with students.
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must have completed BIOL-2153 with a minimum grade of B+.
- Should have completed 30+ credit hours of university courses.
- Preference will be given to applicants with previous demonstrator/marker experience in the department of Biology.
- Please read ALL the requirements before applying.
- REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- An unofficial transcript of courses taken at UW and grades received for each course (this may be printed off of WebAdvisor).
- A list of courses and labs registered in for the Fall 2025 term, if relevant (may be printed off of WebAdvisor).
- A short cover letter indicating your experience relevant to the position and which lab section you are applying for.
- NOTE 1: YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED ABOVE.
- NOTE 2: PLEASE SAVE YOUR UPLOADED FILES WITH THE FOLLOWING FORMAT: LAST NAME - DOCUMENT TYPE. EXAMPLE: SMITH - Cover Letter
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.