Making washrooms on campus more inclusive and accessibleThe Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) is currently working on a project to make washrooms more inclusive at UBC, in line with the university’s broad commitment to inclusion. The project started in 2019 when the Provost’s office asked representatives from UBC Infrastructure Development and the EIO to meet with external consultants to conduct a campus-wide consultation on making washrooms safe and comfortable for everyone on campus. |
Property Committee updatesThe June 16, 2022 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting included updates on Campus Vision 2050, UBC Five-Year Capital Plan 2023-2024 to 2027-2028, and current and prospective projects. For details, please visit the BOG website, or watch the livestream. New job strategy session (NJSS): May 7 & 14, 2022Construction Office
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South Campus Warehouse clean upA big thank you to Municipal Services’ Streets & Operations Support crew for recently completing an amazing cleanup of the interior common spaces of the South Campus Warehouse! Moving forward, please send any requests for common space use to Paul Harris, Stores Manager. Safe Driving on CampusA reminder that UBC Facilities’ vehicles must be operated at all times in a safe and courteous manner and in accordance with all applicable bylaws, laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:
For more information about driving safely on campus, visit the Safety & Risk Services website. Ending self-isolation if you tested positive for COVID-1Information on ending isolation if you tested positive and are managing your illness at home have been posted to the Safety & Risk Services website.
*Fully vaccinated means you received both doses of a 2-dose series (e.g. AstraZeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna vaccine) or it has been more than 14 days since you received a single dose of a 1-dose series (e.g. Janssen/ Johnson and Johnson). For more information on self-isolation and ending isolation, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control. So you’ve completed your VPFO EDI training… What’s next?A few weeks ago, we invited you to complete a series of self-paced, 45-minute online EDI courses by September 30 to help us build a supportive, inclusive, and culturally safe work environment across the VPFO. For those who have completed their training, make sure to get your certificate on UBC Workplace Learning. For details and instructions, visit the VPFO EDI Training page. Welcome to the team
Job openingsAll 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:
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. Reminder to attach a copy of your resume when you apply for a career opportunity in Workday. In case you’ve missed itHere 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: Indigenous People’s Day – June 21June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 the National Indigenous Peoples Day – reminders to “recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples”. Hear from UBC’s first Indigenous Chancellor: The Honorable Steven Point Listen to a conversation between Professor Ono and UBC’s first Indigenous Chancellor: The Honorable Steven Point. Take a listen to the Blue and Goldcast Visit the Xwi7xwa Library on June 21 Join Xwi7xwa Library on Tuesday, June 21 from 10 am–3 pm to learn more about the Indigenous territories you live on, have been to, or would like to visit! The library will be displaying our Indigenous floor map on the second floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Juneteenth: Marking the End of Slavery Last year, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which establishes a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US. So what is Juneteenth, how did it become a holiday and what do people do to celebrate it? Emergency tip: Do you know where your gas meter is located in case of an earthquake?Make sure to keep a wrench close to your gas meter. This way you are always ready to shut off the gas in an emergency. Once the gas is off, do not turn it back on. Only a registered gas contractor can do that safely. For more information on Natural Gas Safety, refer to Shake Out BC’s fact sheet. Managing your mental healthHuman 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:
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