Updates from UBC
- December 22: UBC Broadcast: COVID-19 — Planning for 2021/22 Winter Session, Term 2
Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca.
Operations updates
Facilities
Building Operations, Energy & Water Services and Infrastructure Development
- Project list for Infrastructure Development/Properties Trust: January 2022 construction project list is now available on the Facilities website.
Finance
Comptroller, Finance & Operational Excellence and Treasury
- Here is why your net pay may be lower in January: Find out why your net pay may be lower in January, how it affects your personal credit return, and how to get support on updating your tax elections. Learn more
- December Financial Operations service delivery levels: The December dashboards are now available to view on the UBC Finance website. Learn more
- Claiming unidentified wire transfers and direct deposits: Please check through the list of unidentified wire transfers and direct deposits (updated as of Jan 7) to see if any payments belong to your department.
- Payroll calendar for 2022: Reminder that the complete payroll calendar for 2022 is now available on the UBC Finance website. Learn more
Operations & Advising
Communications & Engagement, Human Resources, and Safety & Risk Services
- COVID-19 Safety Plans update: The seven COVID-19 Safety Plans have been updated to reflect the recent guidance and direction from the Provincial Health Officer (PHO). View the updated plans on the Safety & Risk Services website.
- New Campus Security photos available for use on Flickr: We recently added some new photos of Campus Security officers maintaining the safety and security of the Vancouver campus to our Flickr library. Visit the VPFO Flickr to see the collection.
People in motion
Please join us in welcoming those who are joining us, celebrating promotions, and saying goodbye to team members who are moving on to their next steps.
- Susan Gnanaprakasam, Arezu Hoss, and Oliver Yu joined as Representative, ISC Service Centre on Dec 6, 2021.
- Mitra Jani joined as Buyer, Procurement Services on Dec 16, 2021.
- Jian Jin and Joanne Shao joined as Processor, Accounts Payable on Jan 4, 2022.
- Daniel Wong has been promoted to Processor, Accounts Payable, effective Jan 4, 2022.
- Bryan Kirkpatrick joined as Operating Engineer on Jan 4.
- Riley Kuebler joined as Labourer on Jan 4.
- Pranitha Takkalapaily joined as Senior Data Developer on Jan 6.
- Qianhua Chen joined as Bank Reconciliation Clerk on Jan 6.
- Meynardo Villarica has been promoted to Architectural Sub Head in Building Operations, Facilities, effective today.
- Gilberto Andrade is joining Facilities as the new Senior Materials Resource Coordinator today.
- Farewell to Marline Lescano, HR Functional Analyst, ISC Product Management. Thank you for your contribution!
VPFO job openings
All positions at UBC are available on the UBC HR Careers website, or through the career application in your Workday account. The following VPFO positions are currently open:
- Facilities Manager (JR5777) – closing Jan 20
- Project Manager I (JR5759) – closing Jan 14
- Assistant Manager, Capital Projects (JR5758) – closing Jan 24
- Payroll Partner – Analyst (JR5752) – closing Jan 13
Please remember to apply as an internal candidate. This ISC Knowledge Base article shows how: How do I apply for an internal job posting?.
Other notable updates
Workday Support – Ticket tips and tricks
The ISC is your point of contact for Workday related questions, issues and requests.
In this Workday Knowledgebase article, learn more about when to submit a ticket, as well as what to do before and after submitting a ticket.
Helpful news
Some interesting news articles our team members have found informative, helpful, or fun! These are provided for information and entertainment only. Unless noted, UBC doesn’t specifically endorse or supply this content.
- More than half of all resolutions fail, but this year, they don’t have to be yours. This New York Times article offers tips on how to identify the right resolution, create a plan, and successfully achieve your goal. Read more
- From vaccines, moon missions, to the push to biodiversity — hear about what science has in store for the new year, available on the Nature podcast.
Have an article for the VPFO team? Email communications@vpfo.ubc.ca.
Managing your mental health
HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage your ups and downs. Our VPFO HR staff is always available for a confidential conversation.
- Tuesday, Jan. 11: Thinking Traps with LifeWorks
- Thursday, Jan. 13 & 20: Understanding Mental Health
- Tuesday, Jan 18: Gratitude with LifeWorks
- Jan 19 – Mar 9: Weekly mindful sessions with Aisha Tejani
- Wednesday, Jan 26 (Part 1) & Thursday, Feb 3 (Part 2): Self and Community Care: Building Skills to Manage Stress
- Self-guided: Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Self-guided: Preventing Burnout: Managing stress, emotions and our tendency to give
- Self-guided: Feeling safe and engaged returning to the workplace
To view more workshops, webinars and events visit the HR event listing.