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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Interim leadership announcement for VPFO HR

To provide senior leadership and support within VPFO HR, I’m pleased to share that Penny Penner has accepted a one-year secondment to the role of…
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Message from Frank: Warm holiday wishes

As we approach the end of the year, I want to reflect on everything we have accomplished together.
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Friday, December 5, 2025

Holiday safety & security tips from UBC Campus Security   

Before you head off to enjoy time with loved ones, please take a few moments to help keep our campus secure and yourself safe during…
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Friday, December 5, 2025

2026 payroll calendar now available

The 2026 payroll calendar is now available in the UBC Finance Portal. View more important payroll dates on the Your Pay & Taxes page.
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Friday, December 5, 2025

2025 tax information and what to expect for 2026

2025 T4 and T4A tax slips will be available on or before March 2, 2026. A Workday Announcement (shared on the home page of your…
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Measuring our impact: Facilities Key Performance Indicators

The Facilities Key Performance Indicators (KPI) brings together 15 indicators to provide a comprehensive overview of how Facilities is performing today and where opportunities for…
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Turn electronics off! Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown

This holiday season help save energy by unplugging electronics and turning out the lights. This supports energy savings as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which…
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026

We are refreshing access for the Centre to ensure our records are current. All existing access will be removed on January 12, and only staff…
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls

With colder temperatures and increased winter conditions, take precautions not to slip, trip, and fall. Outdoor workers should also be alert of the risk for…
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Monday, December 1, 2025

New leadership roles in the VPFO

As part of our continued efforts to strengthen strategic alignment and operational excellence across the VPFO, we will be initiating two key recruitment processes in…
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