Employment Opportunities
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Departmental Positions
Faculty, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Maker/Demonstrator Postings 鈥 Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences:
Teaching Assistant and Marking/Demonstrator, ENVS2100 Environmental Informatics, Fall 2025
TEACHING & MARKING ASSISTANT Posting ENVS2100 Environmental Informatics (Fall 2025) |
CLOSING DATE: 25 Aug 2025
POSITIONS:
1 x Teaching Assistant, 65-hour position
1 x Marking Assistant, 30-hour position
*rate of pay is according to the CUPE Agreement
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, 正品蓝导航 University
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Teaching Assistant (TA) will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor, supporting and occasionally leading the computer lab sessions, marking some student assignments, tests, and quizzes, responding to student queries, supporting the Marking Assistant and helping to ensure timeliness and consistency of grade submissions. The position for the TA requires availability during two lab sessions which run back to back every Tuesday from 9:35am-11:25am and 11:35补尘鈥1:25辫尘 during the fall 2025 term. The candidate will report directly to the Instructor. The Marking Assistant will mark student assignments, tests, and quizzes and work in collaboration with the TA and the Instructor. Markers will also assist with Brightspace tasks and attend the occasional lab.
REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at 正品蓝导航 University with GIS experience (familiarity with R coding an asset). The ability to communicate effectively, lead tutorials, mark assignments in a timely manner, and provide constructive feedback to students are key assets for these positions.
Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any of the above course topics and a current resum茅 or curriculum vitae and a statement of which position you are applying for (Teaching Assistant or Marking Assistant). For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Dr. Amy Mui
Environmental Science Program | Faculty of Science, LSC813
正品蓝导航 University | 1355 Oxford Street | Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Phone: (902) 494-4197 | amy.mui@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Teaching Assistant, ENVS/SUST 4004, Pathways to Sustainable Energy, Fall 2025
TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2
POSITION: Teaching Assistant ENVS/SUST 4004 (1 45-hour position), Fall 2025
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants assist the primary instructor teaching ENVS 4004, Pathways to Sustainable Energy. Duties may include presentation and delivery of tutorials, marking assignments, responding to student questions, and communication with students and instructors. TAs report directly to the instructors of ENVS 4004.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 正品蓝导航 University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.
Applications must include a covering letter and a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Wayne Groszko
wgroszko@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .
Teaching Assistant and Marker/Demonstrator Geography positions (Multiple), Fall 2025
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: August 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant positions are available for the Fall 2025 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH/GEOG 1030 |
Physical Geography |
65hr TA |
1 |
ERTH/GEOG 1030 |
Physical Geography |
40hr MD |
1 |
Cartography |
30hr MD |
1 |
|
GEOG 1035 |
Human Geography |
25hr MD |
2 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants assist the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The Marker/Demonstrators will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with demonstrating and marking labs. Both report directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 正品蓝导航 University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Jennifer Grek Martin
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
jgrekmartin@Dal.Ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistant and Marker/Demonstrator (Multiple), Fall and Winter 2025-26
DEPARTMENT: Faculty of Science (Earth and Environmental Sciences)
POSTING DATE: August 12, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant position is available for the Fall and Winter 2025-26:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 3401 (Winter 2026) |
Hydrogeology |
45hr TA |
1 |
ERTH/GEOG 3440 (Fall 2025) |
Geomorphology |
40hr M/D |
1 |
ERTH/ENVS 3701 (Fall 2025) |
Fundamentals of Hydrology |
65hr TA* |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The TA reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 正品蓝导航 University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Christiane Zoghbi
Department of Earth and Environmental Science christiane.zoghbi@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Marker/Demonstrator for ERTH 1080 Geology I (lecture), Fall 2025
MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: August 18, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): 2 20-hour Marker/Demonstrator for ERTH 1080 Geology I (lecture), Fall 2025.
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Marker assists the primary instructor in marking submissions. Marker reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be a senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 正品蓝导航 University. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Previous experience in TA鈥檌ng or marking or other university level teaching would be a definite asset. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Simone Booker
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
simonebooker7@gmail.com
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
TA and Marker for ENVS/ERTH 2410, Environmental Issues in Earth Sciences, Fall 2025
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
正品蓝导航 University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Position: Teaching Assistant for ENVS/ERTH 2410 (Environmental Issues in Earth Sciences) in Fall Term 2025
Salary: 25 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement
Job Description: The teaching assistant will assist the instructor in delivering course material related to earth and environmental sciences. They will also be responsible for grading assessments, invigilating exams, and interacting with students. The teaching assistant must be able to attend class in person (Mondays and Wednesdays at 16:00 鈥 17:30).
Qualifications/Experience: Successful applicants must be senior undergraduate, graduate or professional students at 正品蓝导航 University, in a field related to environmental and/or earth sciences. The TA must be reliable, organized, and enthusiastic about the course topics.
To apply, please email a cover letter and a r茅sum茅/curriculum vitae with two references to Caroline.Franklin@dal.ca. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
正品蓝导航 University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Position: Marker for ENVS/ERTH 2410 (Environmental Issues in Earth Sciences) in Fall Term 2025
Salary: 90 hours as per CUPE Collective Agreement
Job Description: The Marker will grade assessments including assignments and exams to assist the course instructor teaching ENVS/ERTH 2410 鈥淓nvironmental Issues in Earth Sciences鈥. The Marker will also be responsible for updating and maintaining the class grade database on Brightspace.
Requirements: The Marker must be a senior undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at 正品蓝导航 University. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both environmental science and earth science. The Marker must be reliable, organized, and enthusiastic about the position. The Marker will be required to work online and in consultation with the instructor of the course.
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV/r茅sum茅 to Caroline.Franklin@dal.ca. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
正品蓝导航 University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Bissett Student Success Centre
Bissett Student Success Centre is here to assist you in finding jobs and developing your career. They provide drop-in peer advising for all of your career needs, whether it be, resume development, interviewing, networking or anything else career related. They also provide online services and resources, and have many ways to help you develop your skills and career potential.
myCareer
is a tool for 正品蓝导航 students to find jobs/volunteering positions by organizations looking to hire Dal Students. MyCareer also gives you the opportunity to register for workshops, career fairs, and recruitment events.
CEN launches eco jobs, events and volunteering web service
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is excited to announce the launch of three new services, in partnership with Planetfriendly and GoodWork
Canada:
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Along with news and information from the environmental NGO sector, the RCEN website now features these dynamic, user-driven resources to help connect Canadians of all backgrounds with rewarding opportunities.
Getting Involved Just Got Easier
* Find the most relevant, up-to-date environmental events and opportunities;
* Post your events and opportunities where they'll be seen by Canada's environmental community, non-profit groups and green businesses of all sizes.
To post an event or opportunity, just use the . RCEN member organisations receive a 10% discount when posting job opportunities.
An invitation from GoodWork
GoodWork is Canada's gateway to employment and involvement in environment, conservation and sustainability. This is your invitation to be a part of Canada's growing eco-community 鈥 or to tap into the diversity of skills and experience the community has to offer.
Individuals: View employment, internship and volunteer listings from across Canada, or subscribe to our national or regional lists by visiting the .
Organizations & green initiatives: Through GoodWork you can reach 5,000 green-minded Canadians from all walks of life. Posting with GoodWork also increases awareness of your organization and its work -- and can bring
in new members, participants and collaborators.
To learn more, see or contact us for more information.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of federal organizations.
is the primary vehicle through which federal organizations recruit students. This program, established in 1990, provides some 9,000 students a year with temporary jobs in different federal organizations.
The prime objective of FSWEP is to provide full-time students with work experience related to their Field of Study and to provide them with learning opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
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