Communication and Counselling Skills

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

FRHD
* 3400

Course Name:

Communication and Counselling Skills

Course Format:

In-Person

Course

Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

The focus of this course is on the development of students' communication and counselling skills. It is designed to provide students with foundational interviewing and counselling skills that would be relevant to a variety of careers in the human services. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT ARE NOTED BELOW, HOWEVER, IN ADDITION BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS/TASKS: (1) This course has weekly seminars led by GTAs - please check Web Advisor to ensure all days and times of this course's seminars do not conflict with your own class schedule.

(2) Grade final exam essay component within a span of 3 to 4 days following final exam.

175

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

Yes

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

2

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

3

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:
Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.

Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.

Respond to student queries as required.

Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.

Lead and moderate discussions on course content.

Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).Invigilation of final examination in this course.

Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.
• Interpersonal and/or communication skills.
• Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.
• Practical or applied experience related to course content.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience grading (including online grading).
• Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
• Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.
• Online experience (e.g., facilitation of discussions online, Course Link moderation).
• Comfort leading seminar discussions related to topics covered in the course.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues such as: human rights, equity, anti-oppressive practices, mental health support, etc.

Days and Times

Required:

(1)…