Energy & Water Services Steamfitter crew completing major District Energy System project ahead of schedule
The District Energy System (DES) shutdown for the Aquatic Centre, tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ Student Residence (The Houses of the Ones Belonging to the Saltwater)?, and Exchange Residences took place on February 21. Impacting over 1,000 students, this large-scale shutdown required a lot of pre-planning and re-work to devise a plan that could get the Aquatic Centre and Student Recreation Centre back online as quickly as possible.
The Energy & Water Services (EWS) Steamfitter crew — Mike Carroll, Steve Blackett, Brett Harris, Tyler Cudmore, and Norm Esplana successfully executed the plan with their expert precision and expertise. The shutdown was broken down into two parts, and the crew delivered the first part of the shutdown 17 hours early and the second phase 24 hours ahead of schedule.
The community was ecstatic to have heat and hot water earlier than expected. Kudus to the EWS Steamfitter Crew on a job well done and their commitment to looking after UBC interests and assets!
Read the full feature on the Facilities website for more information and kudos from our partners
Demolition of UBC Power House this summer
This Summer, the UBC Power House will undergo demolition to prepare for the development of the new UBC Sauder School of Business expansion. The stunning 11-storey building will be constructed next to the current Sauder School of Business in the Henry Angus Building and is expected to open in 2026.
The demolition work is expected to commence this summer, and once demolition work is completed, the site will be handed over to UBC Properties Trust to develop the new Sauder School of Business expansion. We are still in the project planning phase, and more details will be provided as they become available.
Visit the Facilities website for more information, including what to expect during construction.
Museum of Anthropology (MoA) 106A Mechanical Room Access
MOA is currently undergoing massive seismic upgrades. Hoarding will be erected in corridor 100 which will block access to mechanical room 106A. If you require access to the room, please sign in at the Security booth and then call Heatherbrae for access to the construction site.
Updated zone list
The Zone list (see attached) has been updated as of February 27, 2023. Please note that the following update was made:
UBC Vanpool Program Information Sessions
UBC has been participating in a Vanpool Pilot Program with TransLink and Modo over the last few years to provide people with a more sustainable commute option. A select staff group was able to sign up to be matched with fellow UBC colleagues to travel to and from campus in a Modo carshare vehicle. The program was well received by the pilot group and recently TransLink made the program ongoing, which has opened it up to more staff and faculty at UBC.
You are invited to come to the lunch and learn sessions to learn more about the program.
Refer to the attachment for more information.
2023 President's awards for staff: Call for nominations
To recognize and celebrate those who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community, we invite all students, faculty and staff to nominate staff for the 2023 President’s Service Award for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards.
Detailed award criteria are available in the nomination package on the UBC Focus on People website. The nomination deadline is 4 pm, Friday, April 7.
Download the 2023 nomination package
Read about past award recipients.
Access your T4 / T4A statements and T2200S forms on Workday
As we enter tax season, access the following information on Workday:
Have you completed all UBC required training?
UBC is aiming to increase compliance with required training for staff and student-staff, as mandated by legislation and UBC policies.
On Monday, March 6, staff and student-staff who are not up to date on their UBC Required Training will receive a Workday notification as a reminder to complete the training(s). This new Workday notification will be sent out every March and October, annually. Please keep an eye out for this new notification and check that you have completed the most up-to-date version of a necessary required training.
If you believe you have completed the most up-to-date version of a necessary required training, but still receive a notification of incompletion, please contact the workplace learning ecosystem (wpl): support.wpl@ubc.ca
Learn more
Shout out
- VPFO EDI Committee: Special thanks to the VPFO EDI Committee for putting together such a meaningful Pink Shirt Day event and for the thoughtful emceeing. Thank you for fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment at the VPFO!
- April Wong: Thank you April for your support in getting the shirts for the portfolio in time for Pink Shirt Day!
- Facilities teams: Shout out to Facilities team members who came on campus over the weekend to help with snow clearance and keep our campus community safe for the week ahead. We appreciate you!
People in motion
- Facilities is pleased to welcome Pera Hardy as Senior Facilities Planner in Infrastructure Development and Kurt Werby as Trades 2 - Painter in Building Operations.
- Dimitri Kavouras steps into new role as Subhead Controls Electrician in Building Operations. Dimitri was awarded the Kim Nulty award in 2020 for his contributions and excellence in categories like employee engagement, asset stewardship and customer service, and more. Congrats, Dimitri!
- Farewell to Ellizabeth Lara, CAD Technician. Her last day is March 15. Ellizabeth has played a key role in the development of our building key plans and campus maps to support the space inventory, learning spaces, and operations within UBC. Thank you for your service over the past nine years with Infrastructure Development in Facilities. All the best!
Job openings
All positions at UBC are available on the UBC HR Careers website, or through the career application in your Workday account. Please note that applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the posting end date. The following VPFO positions are currently open:
- Millwright (Building Operations) (JR10231) – 3/2/2023
- Utilities Electrical Engineer (JR11625) – 3/3/2023
- Trades 2 - Glazier/Waterproofer (JR11646) – 3/7/2023
- SubHead Trades 2 - Architectural (JR11645) – 3/7/2023
- Trades 2 - Access Control Tech Locksmith (JR11453) – 03/15/2023
- Labourer 2 (Seasonal) (JR11189) – 06/30/2023
Don't forget to apply as an internal candidate! Please review the Apply for an Internal Job Posting guide in the Workday Knowledge Base for instructions on how to apply. Reminder to attach a copy of your resume when you apply for a career opportunity in Workday.
Weekly Emergency Tip: Locating your gas meter at home
Do you know where your gas meter is located in case of an earthquake? Make sure to keep a wrench close to your gas meter. This way you are always ready to shut off the gas in an emergency. Once the gas is off, do not turn it back on, as only a registered gas contractor can do that safely.
Visit Fortis BC's website for more information on natural gas safety and the UBC Emergency Preparedness website for information on how to get prepared for an emergency.
Managing your mental health
HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage your ups and downs.
As a manager or leader, you play an important role in supporting your mental health and that of your teams. Complete the new required training: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers and Supervisors.
Representatives are always available for a confidential conversation:
- Monica Haab (monica.haab@ubc.ca): Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Customer Services & Informatics, and Infrastructure Development
- Gregor MacDonald (gregor.macdonald@ubc.ca): Custodial Services and Municipal Services
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) offers an extensive suite of services to support you – from providing wellness coaching or advising on family issues to offering legal support. Access the EAP confidential services through LifeWorks, by calling 1-866-424-0770.
In case you've missed it
In case you've missed it Here is a quick recap of key events and information that you may have missed. For more details, please click on the links below or refer to our weekly portfolio newsletter, VPFO Update.
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