News

New Treasury Offices: Piloting Design and Technology to Support Hybrid Work across the VPFO

After years of hard work and planning by the Treasury team and UBC Facilities’ Infrastructure Development team, Treasury’s existing office space in the Old Administration Building has been renovated to become the home base for the entire Treasury team, starting July 20, 2022.

July update on upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus

July update on upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus

An update on the upcoming road closures on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Third Space—Solar Decathlon project

Third Space—Solar Decathlon project

UBC Facilities is working together with UBC’s award-winning Third Quadrant Design—a team of more than 60 students in engineering, architecture, business, and arts to help plan and manage a new student space on campus that redefines sustainable design. Learn more about the project and what to expect during construction.

Martin Go promoted to Waste Site Supervisor in Municipal Services within Facilities

Martin joined the Waste Management team in 2011 as a Medium Truck Driver and has advanced through progressively more responsible positions as an Express of Interest (EOI) for the Head of Waste Management and as an elected shop safety representative.

A Walk Through Time – Tree of Life project

As part of a public art installation providing an interactive journey through Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history connecting the Pacific Museum of the Earth to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, construction work for the exhibit extension of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will begin next week.

UBC Facilities working with UBC student team to build a net zero carbon student space on campus

UBC Facilities working with UBC student team to build a net zero carbon student space on campus

UBC Facilities is working with the UBC student team to start construction of a new student space on campus that redefines sustainable design, and aims to build a net-zero student space on campus.

Custodial Services is hiring

Custodial Services is hiring

UBC Facilities is hiring up to 20 positions for Auxiliary Building Service Workers (6 months term) to join our Custodial Services team. Bring your resume and references, and join us for an On-site Job Fair on July 28-29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the University Services Building.

UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan approved by UBC Board of Governors

UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan was recently endorsed in the Board Committee meeting, in advance of submission to the province in July. A number of projects also received approval in the Board Committee meeting on June 29, 2022.

Bold new plans unveiled for UBCO Downtown

Recently published photos and a video show how UBCO Downtown will weave excellence in research and teaching into the cultural, economic and social fabric of Kelowna’s downtown core.

Craig Bissell joining Project Services in Infrastructure Development in the role of Project Manager

In his new role, Craig will work with clients, staff, consultants, and contractors to monitor all work, and manage funds and schedules required for the development and use of the University’s facilities.