Temporary relocation of the three flagpoles to Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Due to the construction of the Recreation Centre and the upgrades to Student Union Boulevard, the three flagpoles will be temporarily installed at the East Mall Entrance and Plaza at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre by August 15, 2022.
Learn more on the Facilities website
Summer Term 2 (August 2022) exam period
Next week (August 15-19) is the official Summer Term 2 exam period at UBC. During this period, please avoid any loud and disruptive work that may impact exams.
Please refer to the 2022 August Exam Schedule, which includes information on exam time, duration, and location. There may be minor room change requests from various departments that can affect the schedule for a particular building.
The exam schedule is also available on the UBC Student Services website.
For questions, please contact May Chow, Scheduling Coordinator, Scheduling Services (finalexams.administrator@ubc.ca)
Fire Life Safety System test on August 15 in the University Services Building
Please note that the Fire Life Safety (FLS) team will test the University Services Building's (USB) Fire Alarm Panel on Monday, August 15 from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Technicians will connect the existing fire life safety (FLS) system to the new generator.
Zone List updates – Aug 8, 2022
The Zone list (see attached) has been updated as of August 8, 2022. Please note that the following update was made:
- Red Utility Worker - Vacant
A fly-through video of UBC’s New Recreation Centre
UBC's new Recreation Centre will provide much-needed recreation space including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, three gymnasiums, an indoor track, and many other amenities.
Watch this fly-through video of the New Recreation Centre on UBC Recreation's YouTube channel.
To learn more about this project, visit the Infrastructure Development website.
Welcome to the team
- Pauline Li is taking up a new role in UBC Okanagan's Infrastructure Development team as Building Records Manager, effective September 6. Pauline started at UBC Vancouver in 2012 and has been Infrastructure Development's resident Autocad expert. Her work on UBC's building keyplans, campus maps, and space inventory has been instrumental to the growth of the Facilities Information & Inventory Systems (FIIS) team within Infrastructure Development over the last decade. Her last day at UBCV is August 19. Congratulations and best of luck at UBCO, Pauline!
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:
- Truck Driver Medium/Labourer (JR8935) – 8/11/2022
- Clerk 4 (JR8989) – 8/11/2022
- Head Service Worker (JR8895) – 8/12/2022
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician (JR9073) – 8/19/2022
- Senior Manager (JR9078) – 8/26/2022
- Senior Project Manager (JR9076) – 8/26/2022
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. Reminder to attach a copy of your resume when you apply for a career opportunity in Workday.
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: So, why does sharing gender pronouns in the workplace matter?
Zoom recently released a new feature allowing users to add preferred pronouns to their profile and UBC enabled this feature for all UBC Zoom accounts last Friday, August 5. This is an important step toward building inclusive virtual spaces at UBC.
At the VPFO, we each play a role in creating an inclusive work environment and helping UBC’s community members of all gender identities feel safe and supported. One of the ways we can help is by modeling the correct use of pronouns.
In this VPFO EDI article, you'll find:
- Resources about gender pronouns
- Best practices around inclusive communications, including what to do if you get someone's pronouns wrong
- Practical tips on communicating your pronouns in a comfortable and safe way to your team at work
Read the full VPFO EDI article
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health: Ageism
Perhaps one of the most commonly overlooked systems of oppression is ageism. Ageism exists when there is an assumption that everyone from one particular age bracket is the same. Stereotypes may include younger people not having much to offer, or older people not having an understanding of modern technology or trends.
Discrimination on the basis of age is prohibited by human rights legislation. One human rights agency says that while age discrimination is not as commonly discussed as other types of discrimination, the psychological and economic harm can be significant.
Recognizing and addressing your personal assumptions pertaining to age is a great start to working against ageism, below are a few more strategies to help:
- Be mindful of common sayings that have subtle ageist connotations, such as "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," or "I'm having a senior moment" when forgetful.
- Analyze your usual hiring practices – what age demographic do you hire the most and why?
- Acknowledge the great work done by both seasoned and new employees, regardless of age. Celebrate good work, not just length of work.
- When creating social networking opportunities be sure everyone is welcomed and do not make assumptions about what a person may or may not want to participate in based on their age.
- Review policies and procedures for implicit bias.
- Encourage and promote intergenerational relationships and teams.
It’s important to recognize the various age demographics in the workplace and assess ways you can create a more accepting multigenerational workplace.
To learn more, read the World Health Organization's article Ageism is a global challenge: UN
Emergency tip: Get to know your neighbors in order to build a better preparedness plan
Almost half of British Columbians live in a multi-family housing complex such an apartment, condo or townhouse. Getting to know your neighbors is an important part of your emergency preparedness plan. By pooling your skills and resources, you are ensuring a better preparedness level.
Read the full guide for Apartments, Condos and Townhomes on the Government of BC website.
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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