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VPFO Monday Update

Department updates VPFO and UBC Reoccupying UBC: A steering comittee, including our own Rae Ann Aldridge and John Metras, is now in place to manage the plans and processes for our safe, phased return to operations. We will share more details as department-level restart plans begin to flow through the process for executive approval. ISC Update: The upcoming […]

Continuation of Spreadsheet-Based Hourly Payroll Process

With the onset of measures relating to COVID-19 in March this year, UBC’s Payroll team quickly pivoted from a paper timesheet-based system to a spreadsheet-based process for the payment of hourly employees. Please note the process has been extended.

VPFO Teams Featured in Water Canada Magazine

Several VPFO teams have been featured in Water Canada Magazine for their safe and sustainable stewardship of water on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC May 15: UBC Broadcast: Santa Ono’s address to the community May 14: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s operational and safety planning May 12: UBC Broadcast: Plans for the phased resumption of on-campus research General updates about UBC and its response to COVID-19 continue to be updated at covid19.ubc.ca. Department updates Facilities – Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, and […]

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC May 11: UBC Broadcast: Process for reappointment of UBC President and Vice-Chancellor May 11: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s approach for the fall term May 8: UBC Broadcast: Santa Ono’s Address to the Community May 6: UBC Broadcast: Update on UBC’s spring graduation ceremonies May 1: UBC Broadcast: Santa Ono’s address to the community General updates about UBC and its response to […]

Philippa Horton Joins Financial Operations as Associate Director, Procurement Partnerships

In this new role Philippa will be responsible for overseeing the university’s team of Procurement Partners, and working with faculty and administrative units to ensure they are receiving a high level of procurement, sourcing, and payment support.

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC May 1: UBC Broadcast: Santa Ono’s Address to the Community April 30: UBC Broadcast: Covid-19 Planning Update April 28: UBC Broadcast: Extension of Remote Work Arrangements and on-campus research curtailment General updates about UBC and its response to COVID-19 continue to be updated at covid19.ubc.ca. Department updates VPFO and UBC Changes to parking rates: Effective May 4, 2020. UBC Parking […]

EXPENSES RELATING TO WORKING FROM HOME – QUESTIONS ABOUT THE T2200 TAX FORM

Many members of the UBC faculty and staff community have moved to working-from-home scenarios as a result of COVID-19 measures, and the university’s finance teams have received some questions about whether UBC will be issuing T2200 tax forms for the 2020 tax year.

VPFO Monday Update

Last week’s updates from UBC April 24: UBC Broadcast: Santa Ono’s address to the UBC community April 21: UBC Broadcast: A message from the Board of Governors April 15: HR Memo: Managing Vacation Requests General updates about UBC and its response to COVID-19 continue to be updated at covid19.ubc.ca. Department updates VPFO and UBC Board meeting schedule: May 6: Materials submitted to Peter […]

Working safely on campus and at home

Avoid infection and stay safe at work by following Safety & Risk Services guidance on safe working at srs.ubc.ca/covid19.