Graduate Research Assistant - Design Days Event Coordinator / Technical Support
University of Waterloo · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada ·
- Category
- Design
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Posting Information:
Academic department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Academic term: Fall 2026
Mode of delivery: In-Person
Appointment Load Available
0.25 appointment = 0
0.50 appointment = 1
0.75 appointment = 0
Full 1.0 appointment = 0
Total load available = 0.5
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
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Experiential Qualifications
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Course Specific Requirements
This role requires a graduate student to coordinate the planning, preparation, and delivery of the Fall 2A CIVE Design Days event in November 2026. CIVE Design Days is a two-day undergraduate design activity involving the design, construction, and testing of a model bridge as part of a broader engineering design challenge. Responsibilities include procuring and organizing materials, preparing event spaces, setting up and testing the bridge testing apparatus and data acquisition systems, coordinating logistics with technical and administrative staff, and leading the delivery of the two-day event. Applicants with experience in civil engineering laboratories, structural testing, data acquisition systems, or previous Design Days events are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum undergraduate degree completion in civil engineering or related field and currently pursuing graduate studies in civil engineering or related fields required. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required. The student should be comfortable leading large groups of undergraduate students.
Compensation:
$49.14 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Masters)
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Facing technical issues? Email wservice@uwaterloo with subject "CUPE 5524 Support".
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, specifically at the University of Waterloo, before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.
Graduate Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 5524.01, and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the collective agreement between the University and CUPE 5524 (email contact: [email protected]).
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