UBC’s HVAC teams are making sure we can breathe easy
Over the past 18 months, learning, research, and work at UBC have been taking place remotely, wherever possible. But one group of people has diligently stayed on campus to keep its infrastructure humming through all this time: the teams responsible for ensuring that heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are functioning properly across the university.
Scott Stevens promoted as High Voltage Electrical Sub-Head in Energy & Water Services
Scott Stevens will be joining the Supervisory Organization of Electrical Trades with Energy & Water Services at the Campus Energy Center location. His role as Sub-Head starts on August 3, 2021.
Kyle Whitehead starts his Landscape Technologist Apprenticeship with Municipal Services
Kyle Whitehead is the successful candidate for the recent posting of Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services. He first joined the Municipal Services team as a seasonal employee in January 2017, and then was hired to join the Soft Landscape team within Municipal Services in September 2017.
Updated information on UBC’s building ventilation systems and spaces
In preparation for increased campus activity for Winter 2021/2022 Term 1, the COVID-19 Heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) working group has included updated information regarding building ventilation for UBC buildings. For details, please visit the Facilities COVID-19 section.
Shiraz Khan joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator
Shiraz joined UBC in 1995 and has had a variety of experience on campus including Bookstore warehouse, Parking, and Campus Mail. He is excited to be back with the Customer Services & Informatics team and will be starting on July 12, 2021 in the University Services Building (USB).
UBC COVID-19 Safety Framework for Facilities
With the recent announcement of Public Health moving to Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, UBC has aligned our safety planning process with the BC Restart Plan.
The Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing reopened its doors
The Centre in the University Services Building (USB) reopened its doors for individual exercise as of Monday, July 5th, 2021. To request access to The Centre, please submit an access form and adhere to some important protocols to keep our community safe.
Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations
Jason held the leadership role of People & Process Manager with UBC Building Operations, leading our Mechanical Maintenance team since September 2018.
Updated UBC COVID-19 Safety Framework
With the recent announcement of Public Health moving to Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan and as mentioned in the UBC Bulletin on June 28— Supporting our return to Campus, UBC has aligned our safety planning process with the BC Restart Plan.
Resources for dealing with heat stress and exposure
Working in hot environments, outdoors and indoors, can affect the body’s cooling system. Find resources and references to help you identify signs and symptoms of heat stress, and guidance to prevent heat exposure.