Sean Lynch steps into role as Acting Director, Custodial Service in Facilities
Starting June 6, Sean Lynch will be Acting Director, Custodial Service in Facilities. He joined UBC in 2011 in Student Housing & Community Services and joined Custodial Services as Operations Manager in 2017.
Donna Caedo joins Customer Services & Informatics as EMMS Sustainment Business Analyst
As a Business Analyst, Donna will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding to ServiceNow tickets, reviewing/addressing backlog items, ensuring various business activities are successfully completed in Planon, and much more.
Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus
There is a number of road closures on the UBC Vancouver campus due to construction and events. Please review the details and plan your routes accordingly. Wesbrook Mall Phase 3 The first and second phases of upgrades between Thunderbird Boulevard and Student Union Boulevard are complete. While work is well underway, Wesbrook Mall between Walter […]
Continuing as one VPFO under Karamjeet Heer and John Metras’ leadership
Starting June 1, Karamjeet Heer will begin serving as the Interim Vice-President, Finance, and John Metras will become the Interim Vice-President, Operations following the departure of Peter Smailes, former Vice-President, Finance & Operations.
Caroline Macleod promoted to Executive Assistant to Associate Vice-President, Facilities
Caroline brings a wealth of experience to this role and will be responsible for liaising with the wider University community and fostering working relationships with Senior Executives across the University. Caroline will be the primary contact person for John Metras, AVP Facilities (Incoming Interim Vice-President, Operations).
Energy & Water Services’ assets and preventative maintenance plans go live in Planon
The Enterprise Maintenance Management System (EMMS) project team within Facilities is pleased to share that Planon Release 4.1, transitioning Energy & Water Services’ (EWS) assets and preventative maintenance plans from BuiltSpaace to Planon is now live. This marks a significant and exciting milestone for the EMMS project and the EWS team.
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Located adjacent to and infilling around the Walter Gage Residence, the student residence project tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ will provide a total of 940 housing beds for upper-year students.
Lindsay Wyant joins UBC as Finance Manager, Capital Financial Reporting
In her new role, Lindsay will partner with other VPFO team members to continuously improve reporting and business processes and enable effective financial management throughout the portfolio.
Mikhail Manaligod promoted to Construction Document Administrator in Infrastructure Development
Mikhail’s extensive experience with contract and document control, reports and data analysis, maintenance management systems, and customer service will make him a great addition to the team.
Paving Works on Southwest Marine and 16th Avenue from May 10–13
Please note that paving works will be conducted on SW Marine and 16th Avenue from May 10–13. A reminder to obey signs and traffic control personnel and watch for roadside workers.