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.
Monday Update
Updates from UBC June 29: UBC Broadcast: Announcing the search for a new Vice-President, Finance and Operations June 28: UBC Bulletin: UBC to formally adopt hybrid work June 27: UBC Broadcast: Masks no longer required in public indoor spaces after June 30 Updates from the VPFO Notice of Acting Comptroller July 1-10: Karamjeet Heer, Interim Vice-President, Finance, will be […]
Announcing the search for a new Vice-President, Finance & Operations
President Santa Ono has launched a search for a new Vice-President, Finance & Operations, and is seeking your views on the qualities you’d like to see in this appointment
Launching the Lean Six Sigma Community of Practice (CoP)
Operational Excellence is launching a Community of Practice (CoP) for Lean Six Sigma practitioners across UBC through its first community meeting, which will begin with a speech from Karamjeet Heer, Interim Vice-President, Finance.
Craig Bissell joins Facilities in Infrastructure Development as Project Manager
In his new role, Craig will work with clients, staff, consultants, and contractors to monitor all work, and manage funds and schedules required for the development and use of the University’s facilities.
Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective July 1, 2022
The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will increase to 2% effective July 1, 2022. This is the interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for employees from interest-free and low-interest loans, which will have an effect on future loans made under the Faculty Home Ownership Program.
New contracts available for Executive Search and Recruitment
The agreements for procurement of Executive Level Search and Recruitment Services with these approved providers will ensure simplified procurement process, access to a prequalified vendor pool of experienced and highly recognized executive search firms in BC, best value, and commitment to incorporate UBC EDI values into recruitment processes.
Jason Asnis joins Facilities in Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Jason will provide high-level administration and support to Project Managers working on multi-million dollar capital projects across the University, while also assuming full project management responsibility when assigned to smaller projects.
Changes to UBC Service Levy
The UBC services levy is used to run the community centres, athletic and cultural facilities, and to maintain public spaces and infrastructure within UBC neighbourhoods. The Services Levy Notices issued in 2022 will be due on August 8, 2022. Read about the payment options available for the community.
Monday Update
Updates from UBC June 27: UBC Broadcast: Masks no longer required in public indoor spaces after June 30 Updates from the VPFO So you’ve completed your VPFO EDI training: A few weeks ago, we invited you to complete a series of self-paced, 45-minute online EDI courses by Sept 30 to help us build a supportive, inclusive, and culturally […]