By Melissa Baluk on February 21, 2019
UBC is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2019. This designation recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
Some of the reasons that UBC was selected as one of BC’s Top Employers this year:
- UBC offers a Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund to support employee-led grassroots activities that promote wellbeing in the workplace — the unique program features one-time start-up funds and support for health-related and sustainable initiatives, from yoga classes to bike-share programs to building their own community gardens.
- UBC provides new moms and dads maternity and parental leave top-up payments (varying by position); and faculty, staff and students can take advantage of on-campus daycare centres, which have over 600 spaces for children.
- UBC employees work at one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses, which features a shoreline hiking trail and great views of the distant mountains and the surrounding Salish Sea — employees are also encouraged to keep fit with subsidized membership to the onsite state-of-the-art fitness facility that includes instructor-led classes, swimming, skating, tennis, rock climbing and more.
Read more about BC’s Top Employers awards at http://www.canadastop100.com/bc/.
Looking to join UBC? Check out our career listings at http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/.
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By Melissa Baluk on January 18, 2019
UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2019, the only Canadian post-secondary institution to receive this designation. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers.
This is the seventh consecutive year that UBC has received this award. Some of the services that UBC offers to support young employees:
Young employees and employees who are new to the workplace can take part in many UBC programs and initiatives to help welcome them to the community and grow in their careers, such as university-wide orientation and in-house apprenticeship and skilled trades training programs.
UBC employees can access career navigation services, professional development funding and tuition waivers. As part of the university community, faculty and staff are encouraged to take part in workplace wellbeing initiatives, and access the athletics and recreation facilities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses as well as UBC’s many attractions.
Read more about Canada’s Top Employers awards at http://www.canadastop100.com/young_people/
Looking to join UBC? Check out our career listings at https://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/.
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By Breeonne Baxter on November 19, 2018
We invite students, faculty and staff to share their input in the Focus on People Framework survey to shape UBC’s future workplace. Please encourage faculty and staff in your areas to participate in the survey.
The Focus on People Framework is a companion to the People & Places core area in UBC’s strategic plan. The goal of the Focus on People Framework is to connect the University’s goals and aspirations with human resources practices and workplace experiences of faculty and staff.
This consultation survey closes Dec. 9, 2018.
Visit https://focusonpeople.ubc.ca/ to begin the survey.
Questions? Contact communications@hr.ubc.ca.
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By Breeonne Baxter on September 13, 2018
The 2017-18 Focus on People Benchmark Report provides analytics and insights about UBC’s workforce. Taking into consideration the priorities in UBC’s new strategic plan, Shaping the Next Century, the information in the report is intended to begin to inform the university’s ability to:
- Attract, engage and retain a diverse global community of outstanding student employees, faculty and staff;
- Support the ongoing development of sustainable, healthy and connected campuses and communities; and
- Cultivate a diverse community that creates and sustains equitable and inclusive campuses.
Visit https://focusonpeople.ubc.ca/reporting/ to read the full report.
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By Melissa Baluk on August 17, 2018
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff awards, presented by the university annually to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community.
President’s Service Awards for Excellence
The President’s Service Award for Excellence is presented each year to up to five outstanding staff members. The PSAE acknowledges staff who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements.
This year’s President’s Service Awards for Excellence recipients are:
- Andrew Arida, Associate Registrar & Director, Student Recruitment & Undergraduate Admissions, Enrolment Services
- Enid Ho, Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program
- Chiara Longhi, Director, Student Services, Faculty of Forestry
- Lynne Murchie, Associate Director, UBC Sauder Co-op Program
- Charles Shi, International Student Advisor RCIC, International Student Development
President’s Staff Awards
The President’s Staff Awards at the Vancouver campus recognize the personal achievements and contributions that our staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the University.
This year’s President’s Staff Awards recipients are:
Leadership
- Kari Marken, Educational Strategist, First Year Experience, Centre for Student Involvement & Careers
- Ido Roll, Senior Manager, Research and Evaluation, Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology
- David Speight, Executive Chef & Culinary Director, UBC Food Services
Emerging Leadership
- Winnie Cheung, Lab Manager, Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research Centre
Enhancing the UBC Experience
Creativity & Innovation
- Sam Fenn and Gordon Katic, Media Producers, Department of Political Science | Michael Smith Laboratories
- Grace Wong, Senior International Advisor, Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic
Community Engagement
- Dylan Brown, Program Director, UBC Active Kids, School of Kinesiology
- Lindsay Marsh, Program and Communications Manager, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
Advancing Diversity & Inclusion
- Alyssa Reyes, Intramural Events Coordinator, Athletics & Recreation
Wellbeing
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