Protecting yourself from wildfire smokeLower Mainland continues to see poor air quality values as a result of the thick wildfire smoke in BC. In the event of a wildfire, the best way to protect yourself is to reduce exposure.
Visit the Wildfire Smoke Health & Safety page for resources about air quality health and safety awareness, the risks of wildfire smoke, and the best ways to protect yourself. |
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Helpful reminders: Grand Master KeysIn compliance with Policy and Procedure I-C-06, here’s what you need to know about carrying grand master keys:
If you would like to read the entire policy and procedure you can find it on shared drive S:Policies & ProceduresI-C-I-C-06 Grand Master Keys.pdf. UBC Farm main gate close on MondaysThe UBC Farm will be keeping their main gate closed on Mondays moving forward. A reminder to Facilities staff who need access to the Farm on Mondays to bring their master keys and lock up after they leave. For any access issues, please reach out to Francois Desmarais at francois.desmarais@ubc.ca. Shout outs
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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:
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 – Inequities in the post-secondary education systemOver 1.7 million students in Canada have a student loan. On average, one debtor owes at least $26,075. All of these student debts in the country combined are at least $18 billion. Student loans have increasingly come to be seen as a diversity, equity and inclusion issue because student debt is disproportionately held by women and people of colour. What are the long-term impacts of student loans? Marginalized and underrepresented employees are starting their careers with larger debts to repay, which delays major life milestones, such as buying a home, building retirement savings, and accumulating wealth. To pay off their student loans, some even focus on the pay of their work, instead of applying for a job that is a better match with their interests and offers the best long-term career development opportunities. Aysha Akhtar is a first-year master’s student at McMaster University. She knows that the first 10 to 15 years after she graduates will be spent paying back her student loans. Read about Aysha’s experience Emergency tip: When to change the batteries in your smoke alarmsSmoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Don’t forget to:
Learn more about Smoke Alarms on the City of Vancouver website. 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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