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Graduate Student Assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

Physician Assistant

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$52.79 - CA$66.03/hr

Participate in the education of learners, including medical students, residents and PA students Qualifications: * Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program and successful completion of the ...

Physician Assistant

Toronto, ON

CA$52.79 - CA$66.03/hr

Participate in the education of learners, including medical students, residents and PA students Qualifications: * Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program and successful completion of the ...

Rehabilitation Assistant

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$29.77 - CA$35.15/hr

Clinical supervision of students, including OTA/PTA students in collaboration with the PT or OT ... Current experience at HRH as a Rehab Assistant or a graduate from a PTA and OTA Certificate/Diploma ...

Rehabilitation Assistant

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$29.77 - CA$35.15/hr

Clinical supervision of students, including OTA/PTA students in collaboration with the PT or OT ... Current experience at HRH as a Rehab Assistant or a graduate from a PTA and OTA Certificate/Diploma ...

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Graduate Student Assistant information

What is a graduate student assistant?

Graduate Student Assistants are graduate-level students who work part-time at a university to assist faculty or academic departments with teaching, research, or administrative tasks. Their responsibilities can include grading assignments, leading discussion groups, conducting research, or supporting departmental operations. These positions provide valuable professional experience, financial support, and opportunities for skill development while pursuing a graduate degree.

What are the typical responsibilities of a graduate student assistant?

Graduate Student Assistants often support faculty with research, grading, administrative tasks, and sometimes teaching or tutoring undergraduate students. Their responsibilities vary by department but generally include assisting with data collection, literature reviews, and helping to organize academic events. These tasks not only help departments run smoothly but also provide valuable hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities for the assistant. Working closely with faculty and peers fosters mentorship and can open doors for future academic or professional advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate student assistant?

To thrive as a Graduate Student Assistant, you need strong organizational, research, and academic skills, usually supported by enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with data analysis tools, learning management systems, and office productivity software is often required. Excellent time management, communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively support faculty and collaborate with peers. These abilities ensure efficient assistance with academic projects, administrative tasks, and contribute to a productive learning environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Graduate Student jobs in Toronto, ON?

The most popular types of Graduate Student jobs in Toronto, ON are:

Sessional Lecturer - ARC2014YS - Design Studio 4

University of Toronto

Toronto, ON • On-site

CA$11K/mo

Full-time

PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Attend meetings required by the studio coordinator.

  • Prepare and deliver course material, including assignments, tests, and examinations.

  • Mark student work, submit grades, and handle student enquiries, appeals, and petitions.


Job description

Date Posted: 08/13/2026
Req ID: 49838
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Description: In this fourth architectural design studio in the Master of Architecture studio sequence, students will be guided through the challenges of integrating structural and environmental systems, while responding to site conditions and addressing a program of moderate complexity. This studio is meant to provide students with an opportunity to integrate the variety of systems (technical and otherwise) necessary to architecture. 

 

Estimate of course enrollment:               14

Estimate of TA Support:                       None

Class Schedule:                                MO 14:00-18:00, TH 09:00-13:00, TH 14:00-18:00

Sessional dates of appointment:             January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Salary:                    $9,997.47 (Sessional Lecturer I)

                                $10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)

                                $10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer II)

                                $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)

                                $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III)

                                $11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)

                                (Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications: M.Arch degree or other Graduate degree in Architecture preferred. We are seeking applicants with a proven record of teaching foundation design studios at the M. Arch and/or B.A/B.Arch level. 

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of contemporary architectural pedagogy and the current state of the discipline, at both practical and theoretical levels, is highly desirable.

Duties: Attending meetings required by studio coordinator; Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials, supervision of teaching assistants; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, final examinations and deferred final examinations; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

Application Instructions:  The Daniels Faculty uses a centralized application system for all CUPE 3902 hiring. If you have a currently active UTORid, please login via the link below and complete your profile. If your UTORid is not active, or you do not yet have a UTORid, please register and complete your applicant profile before applying.Applications must be submitted at the following URL, selecting the appropriate course(s): https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/arcla/app/sl

You will be asked to upload a cover letter and CV for consideration. For questions, please contact: sessionals@daniels.utoronto.ca 

Closing Date: 09/02/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.  

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.