UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024
For the 13th consecutive year, UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and are attracting employees because of their environmental leadership. At UBC, sustainability is embedded in teaching, learning and research and is […]
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2024
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2024. This designation recognizes employers across Canada with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. Three reasons why UBC is selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers this year: UBC applies an inclusive lens to its benefits, recently introducing new family-friendly benefits that support […]
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2023
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2023. This designation recognizes employers across Canada with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. Three reasons why UBC is selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers this year: UBC hosts IBPOC (Indigenous, Black and/or People of Colour) Connections to provide a space for […]
Discount programs encourage use of public transit
A number of pilot initiatives help reduce emissions during employees’ commute to campus by offering discounts for local transit. ProPASS Pilot Program UBC Okanagan faculty and staff are eligible to enroll in the ProPASS program to receive 15% discount off regular adult monthly bus passes for a minimum of one four-month Pass Period. Initially […]
Recommendations from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force
Equity, diversity and inclusion are necessary conditions for attracting and retaining the best and brightest students, faculty and staff from around the world. This requires that we create inclusive environments free from racism in which to work, learn and live. Over the last year, UBC has launched a series of initiatives addressing systemic racism within […]