Facilities News


Kyle Whitehead starts his Landscape Technologist Apprenticeship with Municipal Services

Kyle Whitehead is the successful candidate for the recent posting of Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services. He first joined the Municipal Services team as a seasonal employee in January 2017, and then was hired to join the Soft Landscape team within Municipal Services in September 2017.

Updated information on UBC’s building ventilation systems and spaces

In preparation for increased campus activity for Winter 2021/2022 Term 1, the COVID-19 Heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) working group has included updated information regarding building ventilation for UBC buildings. For details, please visit the Facilities COVID-19 section.

Shiraz Khan joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator

Shiraz joined UBC in 1995 and has had a variety of experience on campus including Bookstore warehouse, Parking, and Campus Mail. He is excited to be back with the Customer Services & Informatics team and will be starting on July 12, 2021 in the University Services Building (USB).

The Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing reopened its doors

The Centre in the University Services Building (USB) reopened its doors for individual exercise as of Monday, July 5th, 2021. To request access to The Centre, please submit an access form and adhere to some important protocols to keep our community safe.

Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations

Jason held the leadership role of People & Process Manager with UBC Building Operations, leading our Mechanical Maintenance team since September 2018.