Updates from UBC
- UBC formally adopts hybrid work: Last year, UBC announced the introduction of a Remote Work Pilot Program, which was successfully launched last June. The university is proceeding to formally adopt remote work through the UBC Hybrid Work Program. Learn more about the Hybrid Work Program.
For the latest updates for faculty and staff, visit UBC Today.
Updates on UBC’s response to COVID-19 are at covid19.ubc.ca.
Operations updates
Facilities
Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services
- Bold new plans unveiled for UBCO Downtown: Recently published photos and a video show how UBCO Downtown will weave excellence in research and teaching into the cultural, economic and social fabric of Kelowna’s downtown core. Read more
- New projects approved by UBC Board of Governors: In the Board Committee meeting on June 29, the Activate UBC – Recreation Centre North project received Board 3 approval, the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre received Board 2 approval, and the Faculty of Applied Science Digital Design Studio received Board 1 approval.
- UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan: The 5-Year Capital Plan was endorsed in the Board Committee meeting on June 29, in advance of submission to the Province in July. Learn more about UBC’s capital priorities.
Finance
Comptroller, Finance & Operational Excellence and Treasury
- 2022 Endowment Update: The 2022 Endowment Summary Report is now available for the community on the UBC Finance website. The Endowment provides stable and enduring financial support for the university’s research programs and students. Read more
- Claiming unidentified wire transfers and direct deposit: Please check through the list of unidentified wire transfers and direct deposits (updated as of June 7) to see if any payments belong to your department.
Operations & Advising
Communications & Engagement, Human Resources, and Safety & Risk Services
- Photos of our new interim leaders, John Metras & Karamjeet Heer now available on Flickr: We recently captured photos of John and Karamjeet working together to steward the university’s finance and operations. View the VPFO Flickr to see the collection.
- Finance Communications Survey: The VPFO Communications & Engagement team is looking for feedback and suggestions from members of the UBC finance community on how we can improve finance communications. The 5-minute survey closes on Friday, July 29. Complete the survey
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.
- Finance & Operational Excellence is pleased to welcome Mitra Jani as the Infrastructure Development Buyer on June 27 and Marvin Onuaguluchi as Procurement Officer on June 29.
- Jivan Sidhu was promoted to Financial Analyst, Project Accounting in Facilities on July 4. Congrats on your new role, Jivan!
VPFO job openings
All positions at UBC are available on the UBC HR Careers website, or through the career application in your Workday account. Please note that applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the posting end date. The following VPFO positions are currently open:
- Buyer (JR8464) – 7/12/2022
- Finance Support Analyst (JR8485) – 7/12/2022
- Labourer 3 (JR8504) – 7/12/2022
- Trades 2 – Carpenter (JR8495) – 7/15/2022
- Trades 2 – Bricklayer (JR8528) – 7/15/2022
- Leave of Absence Representative (JR8507) – 7/19/2022
- Student Litter Picker-1 (JR8420) – 7/18/2022
- International Payment Desk Processor (JR8570) – 7/20/2022
- Oper/Drvr-Heavy Equip (JR8236) – 7/22/2022
- Service Centre Coordinator (JR8497) – 7/25/2022
Don’t forget to apply as an internal candidate! Please review the Apply for an Internal Job Posting guide in the Workday Knowledge Base for instructions on how to apply. Reminder to attach a copy of your resume when you apply for a career opportunity in Workday.
Other notable updates
Explore UBC this summer with Sarah: The ultimate list of hipster coffee at UBC
Sarah Goold, Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and UBC alumna, created a series of maps to help team members across Treasury get to know our beautiful campus better — and we thought you may be interested too!
This week, she’s sharing her ultimate list of hipster coffee on campus. The next time you need a midday pick-me-up, try one of these indie coffee shops on campus!
Tip: Make sure to head to The Beanery for their cinnamon buns.
Read the full article on the VPFO website
Active, intentional and ongoing learning for EDI
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) aren’t milestones — they’re the fundamental components required to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace at UBC. It is hard work that takes active, intentional, and ongoing learning (and unlearning).
Visit the VPFO EDI website to learn about the resources available
IBPOC Stem Network social series
Are you an IBPOC woman or IBPOC gender-diverse person in a STEM field at UBC Vancouver? Expand your IBPOC STEM network while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the summer socials. Open to faculty, staff, post-docs, and grad students.
- When: Thursday, July 21
Summer food outlet hours on campus
Find out what’s open on campus during the summer months.
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.
- It’s not uncommon to spend too much time and effort working on the wrong things. The author presents three ways managers can help their teams work smarter, not just harder. Read more
- You all seemed to enjoy reading about the fun summer activities happening in Vancouver from last week’s edition — so here are more fantastic things to keep you busy from July 11 to 17. Enjoy!