VPFO News

Feb 02, 2022
Potential project delays dues to staffing shortage
Our Facilities teams, consultants, and contractors are experiencing labour shortages, and doing the best we can to maintain service and ensure all our projects and construction sites continue to be monitored. Some of our projects, however, may be impacted and face delays in the completion date.

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Jan 31, 2022
A year in review: A look at Custodial Services
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Custodial Services has been playing an important role in keeping spaces in the UBC Vancouver campus clean and safe. As we start the new year, we’d like to share an overview and some facts about Custodial Services and our campus.

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Jan 28, 2022
T4/T4A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Available for Faculty and Staff
A FAQ has been created to answer any questions the community may have about T4/T4A tax slips. The FAQ also includes information on understanding and locating your tax slips.  

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Jan 26, 2022
UBC strongly recommends the use of medical masks as a face covering when possible
UBC will be providing a supply of medical grade masks to all students, faculty, and staff starting February 7th. A supply will be provided to Faculties and Departments. Additionally, UBC representatives on campus will be handing out packages of medical grade masks. You can recognize these representatives by their colourful vests.

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UBC will be providing Rapid Antigen Test kits for symptomatic students, faculty and staff
In an effort to support the continuity of on-campus learning, instruction and research, UBC will be providing Rapid Antigen Test kits for symptomatic students, faculty and staff with the presentation of a UBC identification card, beginning the week of February 7th.

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