June pre-construction/construction project list updated
The June 2022 Infrastructure Development / UBC Properties Trust pre-construction/construction project list is now available on the Facilities website.
View the project list
Emergency power in the University Services Building
Please note that the University Services Building will be out of emergency power on Saturday, June 18 from 7:00–11:30 am. Normal power will remain on.
Zone List Updates
The Zone list (see attached) has been updated as of June 13, 2022. Please note that the following update was made:
Celebrating Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Graduates in inaugural celebration event
On May 25, Operational Excellence hosted its first ceremony event at the Great Hall North to celebrate the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt graduates’ achievements and hard work.
Our Yellow Belt graduates completed a rigorous program to become officially certified as Lean Six Sigma practitioners, playing an integral part in shifting our culture to develop and strengthen our workforce to shape UBC’s next century.
Please join us in congratulating our graduates from Facilities for becoming Lean Six Sigma Yellow certified:
- Adam Rosenthal, Head Tool Crib/Store Operator
- Audrey Liu, Finance Manager, Infrastructure Development, Safety & Risk Services and Financial Operations
- Calvin Cheung, Manager, Municipal Services
- Dan Tieu, Manager, Finance
- Dee Kaila, Associate Director, Finance
- Yu Hoi Ying, Contract Manager
- Mike Paley, People and Process Manager, Electrical Trades
- Paul Harris, Stores Manager
- Robin Shortt, Business Analyst
- Sean Lynch, Director, Custodial Services
- Tamas Weidner, Manager, Municipal Services - Waste M. & Garage
- Tarkan Serim, EMMS Sustainment Team Lead
- Winston Feliciano, Mechanic Apprentice
Read the full article
Updating the links of Board Policies & Procedures documents
The Office of the University Counsel (OUC) maintains the official repository of Board Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Guidelines. The repository can be found here.
The OUC has recently restructured the repository to create a landing page for each Board Policy and its related documents, with a permanent URL that will never change.
As a result of this change, all websites or documents that directly reference the URLs for individual policy documents must be updated to use the permanent URLs for the landing pages.
Going forward, please use the links on this repository for your public-facing documents. If you notice any broken document links on our websites, please contact Samantha Tsui, Communications Coordinator (samantha.tsui@ubc.ca).
Save the date: Facilities' Ice cream social
Join us for UBC Facilities' Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 21 for some fun games and cold treats!
- Day shift: 11:30 am–12:30 pm, USB Yard
- Evening shift: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm, USB Yard
- Night Shift: 11:30 pm–12:00 am, USB Atrium
We are looking for volunteers! If you would like to volunteer, contact Caroline MacLeod at caroline.macleod@ubc.ca.
Welcome to the team
- Jessica Dadwal joins Infrastructure Development’s Asset Replacement & Improvement (ARI) team as the Manager, Construction Office, effective June 20. In her first few months, she will be working closely with Kevin Morris, Manager, Construction Office and the Construction Office team to gain a fulsome understanding of UBC-specific project considerations.
Job openings
All positions at UBC are available on the UBC HR Careers website, or through the career application in your Workday account. Please note that applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the posting end date. The following VPFO positions are currently open:
- Day - Full-Time Service Worker (JR7941) – 6/20/2022
- Night Service Worker (JR7944) – 6/20/2022
- Evening - Full-Time Service Worker (JR7943) – 6/20/2022
- Trades 2 - Steamfitter / Pipefitter (JR7935) – 6/30/2022
Don't forget to apply as an internal candidate! Please review the Apply for an Internal Job Posting guide in the Workday Knowledge Base for instructions on how to apply.
In case you've missed it
Here is a quick recap of key events and information that you may have missed. For more details, please click on the links below or refer to our weekly portfolio newsletter, VPFO Update.
EDI: What is intersectionality and why does it matter?
At UBC we believe excellence cannot be achieved without inclusion. But how we are included is shaped by how we present ourselves, the ways we are seen by others, the systems and norms of our campus, and how they all intersect.
Read more about how intersectionality affects all of us, both as individuals and as a community, on the VPFO EDI website.
What’s in My Control and What’s Not
 Whether we like it or now, there will always be things outside of our control. When we focus too much on these things, such as the opinions of others, what happens around us, and the past or future, we may feel disempowered, frustrated, or anxious.
In contrast, the more we focus on what’s within our control, the more empowered we are — because we can actually do something useful!
Here is a diagram that Jason Wright, Senior Manager, Building System Owner Mechanical, shared to help you visualize what is and isn't in your control.
Emergency tip: 10-Step Family Emergency Plan
Have you ever wondered how to keep track of everything you do to prepare and respond to an earthquake or other disasters? An emergency plan is a great way to collect all of this information. Make sure to review and update it regularly.
You can refer to the City of Vancouver's 10-Step Family Emergency Plan.
Managing your mental health
Human Resources has collected mental health resources to help you manage your ups and downs. To view workshops, webinars and events, visit the HR event listing.
Our HR representatives are always available for a confidential conversation:
- Monica Haab (monica.haab@ubc.ca): Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Customer Services & Informatics, and Municipal Services
- Gregor MacDonald (gregor.macdonald@ubc.ca): Custodial Services and Infrastructure Development
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