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Monday, February 7, 2022

February is Black History Month

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. This year,…
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Friday, February 4, 2022

Rebecca Way joins UBCO Financial Operations as Procurement Manager

In her new role, Rebecca will be responsible for leading the local procurement team in the delivery of procurement services to the Okanagan campus, as…
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Wednesday, February 2, 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…
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger

This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 1. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asian communities, but each has their own traditions. Learn more…
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Lori Takenaka promoted to Safety Advisor, Facilities in Safety & Risk Services

In her new role as Safety Advisor, Facilities, Lori will lead a team of health and safety specialists and will continue to support UBC Facilities…
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Monday, January 31, 2022

Teela Narsih promoted to Advisor, Safety Program Management & Systems in Safety & Risk Services

Teela began her career at UBC in 2015 where she has been an Occupational and Research Safety Associate with a focus on the development and…
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Monday, January 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…
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Friday, January 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…
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

New Payroll FAQ Available for Faculty and Staff

Payroll Operations recently created a FAQ to answer the community’s most common questions, ranging from when you get paid and how to understand your pay…
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Achieving Inclusive Excellence at UBC

UBC was recently recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2021. This designation recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead their industries in offering…
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