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Friday, July 22, 2022

Martin Go promoted to Waste Site Supervisor in Municipal Services within Facilities

Martin joined the Waste Management team in 2011 as a Medium Truck Driver and has advanced through progressively more responsible positions as an Express of…
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Monday, July 18, 2022

Safety & Risk Services’ Emergency Management hosted Rapid Damage Assessment Drill   

On June 16, 2022, Safety & Risk Services' Emergency Management held a drill for UBC staff who had completed BC Housing’s Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) and Coordination of…
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Monday, July 18, 2022

Steve MacGregor joins Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) as Manager, PIA Operations and Engagement in Safety & Risk Services

Steve will be responsible for the successful operational delivery and management of Privacy Impact Assessments and related services. He comes to us from SFU where…
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Monday, July 18, 2022

UBC Facilities working with UBC student team to build a net zero carbon student space on campus

UBC Facilities is working with the UBC student team to start construction of a new student space on campus that redefines sustainable design, and aims…
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan approved by UBC Board of Governors

UBC’s 5-Year Capital Plan was recently endorsed in the Board Committee meeting, in advance of submission to the province in July. A number of projects…
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Monday, July 11, 2022

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…
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

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…
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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…
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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…
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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…
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