New Project Coordinator and Project Supervisors begin their roles in Asset Replacement & Improvements
As many of you are aware, Asset Replacement & Improvements (ARI) is in the process of implementing a new approach to the Construction Office, a significant part of the process of joining with Infrastructure Development to form a new, unified, project delivery team for the Facilities Group. This new approach includes a phased transfer of […]
Building Operations Stores team putting Lean Six Sigma into practice
As many of us embark on our Lean Six Sigma journey, the Stores team from Building Operations has been actively putting their learnings to work in applying their learnings to their workspace. The Stores team decided to 5S the front space of the Stores area — take a look at the before & after.
Mikhail Manaligod joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator
Mikhail joins us from Impark, with over nine years of experience, where he held a variety of roles specializing in customer service, account management, and data administration.
Building our Senior Leadership team for our next challenges
Over the past 8 months or so, the Facilities senior leadership team has been working hard to prepare our team for the future. We have made key organizational changes and improvements as well as drafting what I’m calling our Leadership Playbook . Over the next while, you’ll see postings for two of the roles — Managing Director, Building Operations and Managing Director, Energy & Water Services — we’ll all look to in helping us work together more closely and effectively.
In memory of Joan Shain
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Joan Shain. Joan was a valued member of the Custodial Services team for over 12 years since July 2009.
Django Lehner is promoted to People & Process Manager in Building Operations
During his time at UBC, Django has shown extensive knowledge of complex mechanical systems and mechanical trade operations. He has garnered the respect of his peers and co-workers across the department with his strong communication skills and demeanor.
Anthony Boyce promoted to Head Metal Worker in Building Operations
Tony joined UBC in 2017, and progressed his way through the Metal Shop in Trades within Building Operations, and most recently as the Sub-Head for the past 18 months. He has over 35 years experience in the sheet metal industry with extensive knowledge in metal layout, fabrication, welding, assembly, and installation.
Replacing an 800+lbs supply fan motor in Pulp and Paper Centre
Last weekend the millwrights replaced a failed 60 horsepower 800+lbs supply fan motor so the electrical crew could reattach the electrical connections. The area(s) within the Pulp and Paper Centre were impacted and forced to stop their work until this unit was replaced and put back into service. There were several challenges to overcome in […]
A farewell to Dave Woodson
As many of you are probably aware by now, David Woodson, Managing Director, Energy & Water Services announced that he will be leaving UBC at the end of October. Dave will be taking on the position of Executive Director, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations at the University of Washington (UW).
Non-medical masks and BC Vaccine Card
This week, the BC provincial government made updated announcements to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. UBC continues to take direction from the provincial government as we plan and consider next steps.