The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for Student Assistants for the Fall 2025 semester.

The following courses are available to assist with course grading, provide in-person and/or virtual support to the design clinics, course labs, various fabrication and assembly shops. Please include your course preferences in your application.

The following courses may be available for student course assistants:

ENGN 1210 Engineering Communications
ENGN 1230 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
ENGN 1410 Sustainability in Engineering Design
ENGN 2210 Engineering Projects I
ENGN 2310 Strength of Materials
ENGN 2610 Thermo Fluids I: Thermodynamics
ENGN 2810 Electric Circuits
ENGN 3710 Project-Based Professional Practice I
ENGN 3220 Engineering Measurements
ENGN 3630 Thermo Fluids III: Heat Transfer and Thermodynamic Cycles
ENGN 3810 Systems Engineering
ENGN 4710 Project-Based Professional Practice III
ENGN 4210 Facilitated Study and Experimental Practice
ENGN 4850 Computational Methods for Engineering Design

Engineering Focus Area Electives:

ENGN 3370—Mechatronic System Integration and Interface Design
ENGN 3380—Real-time Embedded Systems
ENGN 3390—Introduction to Mechatronic Computer-Aided Product Development, Modelling and Simulation
ENGN 3450—Wind and Water Power
ENGN 3460—Solar Energy and Electricity Storage
ENGN 3490—Chemical Energy Conversion
ENGN 3570—Engineering Applications of Biological Materials
ENGN 3580—Soil Mechanics
ENGN 4310—Advanced Fabrication Techniques and Computer-Integrated

Manufacturing:

ENGN 4320—Control System Design
ENGN 4330—Innovations in Biomedical Engineering
ENGN 4350—Advanced Robotic Dynamics and Control
ENGN 4370—Fluid Power Control
ENGN 4410—Macro Energy Systems
ENGN 4440—Advanced Energy Storage
ENGN 4450—Fluid Loads on Energy Structures
ENGN 4470—Micro Grids
ENGN 4510—Geoinformatics in Bioresources
ENGN 4530—Fundamentals of Agricultural Machinery
ENGN 4550—Biotechnological Processes
ENGN 4830—Biomedical Signal Processing
ENGN 4840—Sustainable Technology Development and Commercialization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Assistants will support individual instructors such as:

Student Markers: 
•    Assist the instructor with grading of assignments, tests and other materials as assigned 
•    Maintain records of grades for students 
 

Lab Assistants: 
•    Assist the instructor with the supervision of students in undergraduate laboratories 
•    Provide pre-lab instruction and guidance to students for completion of undergraduate labs 
•    Work with the instructor and lab technician to ensure that all students are aware of safe laboratory procedures and comply with the same 
•    Assist instructor with student evaluation as required
 

Design Course Assistants: 
•    Assist the instructor in supporting students in the various activities associated with the Design clinics 
•    Assist the instructor with grading of assignments and other materials as assigned 
•    Provide assistance and guidance to students regarding the design process, CAD, and fabrication in the shop

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Must be a current UPEI student, with preference given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering program 
•    Must have successfully completed the course for which the position applies or has demonstrated relevant alternative experience
•    Excellent academic performance will be an asset
•    Previous experience as a Student Marker, Lab Assistant, or Design Course Assistant will be an asset
•    Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion for both the mandatory Teaching Assistant Training Program, WHMIS, and other relevant Lab Safety Training Courses within the first week of employment    

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

TERM:        September 3, 2025 – December 23, 2025

HOURS:    Up to 8 hours per week

SALARY:        $16.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

CLOSING DATE:    August 7, 2025

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, McDougall Hall (Room 213), University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.