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Monday, November 14, 2022

Gardenia Honório transitions into new role as Business Operations Manager in Customer Services and Informatics

Gardenia will lead the Facilities Service Centre and Clerical teams and the Staff Records team, support training and other important Facilities initiatives including onboarding, safety…
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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Grab a sweater and prepare for a cooler campus

The temperatures have dropped and winter conditions are coming to our campus. With the cooler weather outside, UBC’s heating energy will go up to compensate.…
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Facilities Weekly – November 8, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Monday, November 7, 2022

Custodial Services realignment

Effective November 7, UBC Facilities is implementing the new simplified Custodial Services staffing model to provide all staff with full-time opportunities and facilitate professional development…
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Facilities Weekly – November 2, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Jen Sheel, Director, Municipal Services: Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm

Jen Sheel takes pride in what her team does… and it shows. When you meet Jen, one of the first things you see is her…
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Monday, October 31, 2022

Facilities Service Centre extends operating hours as of November 1

With two recent additions to the Customer Services and Informatics team, the Service Centre will be extending its hours to 7:30 am - 5:30 pm,…
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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Thunderbird Boulevard closure for the Transportation Test Bed Project

The eastbound and westbound lanes between the Thunderbird Parkade access and Health Sciences Mall/East Mall will be closed until November 3 noon. The westbound lane of Thunderbird Boulevard will…
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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Working and planning together to ensure long-term reliability of electrical power supply

UBC Facilities and Safety & Risk Service recognizes the value of your work and the impact a disruption in electrical power supply can have on your…
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Facilities Weekly – October 25, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services,…
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