Custodial Services leading the way
Custodial Services has received international recognition through the nomination of Sean Lynch, Director of Custodial Services, for the 2025 ISSA Emerging Leaders award and program.
Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy – Supports for Facilities Staff
On behalf of the Facilities Leadership Team, I wish to convey the profound sense of loss that we share with all of you and the community in the wake of the devastating events at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday night. Please reach out to your manager or supervisor, who can confidentially connect you with these supports during your shift. The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is also available to all UBC employees and their families.
In memory of Heidi Harkness
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Heidi Harkness on March 5, 2025.
Celebrating and reflecting on all our achievements this year
As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable work we’ve achieved together and express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
UBC Facilities recognized as an industry leader
We are extremely proud to announce that UBC Facilities has achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) advanced by GBAC, with Honours certification.
In memory of Neil Malmquist
It is with great sadness and sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Neil Malmquist. Neil was a valued member of the Facilities team for over 25 years.
A warm thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year
Welcome to the holidays! As we look forward to the new year, I’d like to pause and reflect on the past year and be grateful for the good people who surround us and the many positive accomplishments that we have achieved.
Building a stronger Facilities team
The Facilities leadership team has been working to improve clarity of purpose internally within our Facilities departments and externally with the UBC community, on delivery of our facilities development and operations services to enable students, faculty, and staff to excel in their work at UBC. This starts with internal alignment and the importance of integrating departments into one Facilities team to re-position how we present ourselves to the campus community.
Making the campus a better place
Today, we welcome students back on campus, and we are seeing them in full force. I encourage you all to take a moment to reflect on your contributions and the impact you have in creating this space for students, faculty, and staff. This is why we are here, and this is our purpose. Every day, we provide and sustain the physical environment for teaching, learning, and research for over 58,000 students and over 6,000 faculty members.
What we do matters
The ice cream social has always been a significant opportunity for me to personally thank you for everything you do for the university. I see your work and how our team takes on challenges every day to keep the campus running and working. What we do together is immensely important.