Staying safe in the summer weather
As the temperatures rise, learn how to identify signs and symptoms, the risks related to heat-related illnesses and how to protect yourself by completing the Heat Stress Awareness course. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms early on so that more serious heat disorders can be prevented.
Learn more about thermal stress safety.
Reminder: Line painting on July 23
Starting July 18, Facilities will be preparing for line painting at University Services Building (USB) and Lower Mall Header House. Please note the following schedule for vehicle parking and line painting:
- July 18 (Tue): All vehicles (no exceptions) parked at USB and Header House to park at B4 parking lot on Agronomy Road or West Parkade by end of day.
- July 19-24 (Wed-Mon): All vehicles, trucks, etc. to park at B4 Lot and West Parkade.
- July 19-21 (Wed-Fri): Streets & Operations Support will do parking lot clean up. Exceptions will be made for deliveries, picking up tools, materials and mail trucks.
- July 22 (Sat): Parking lot dry day.
- July 23 (Sun): Line Painting.
- July 24 (Mon): Paint dry day.
- July 25 (Tue): All vehicles back to USB and Header House.
See you next Thursday at the Facilities Ice Cream Social
Get ready for an afternoon filled with friendly competition, laughter, and camaraderie!
We're excited to connect at our annual summer event, the 2023 Facilities' Ice Cream Social next Thursday. Whether you're here during the day or evening shift (and night!), mark your calendars for Thursday, July 20:
- Day shift: 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Orchard Commons
- Evening shift: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm | Orchard Commons
- Night shift: 11:00 pm–12:00 am | UBC Life Building
If you're interested in lending a hand and making this event even more memorable, please reach out to Caroline MacLeod at caroline.macleod@ubc.ca, who is coordinating the volunteers.
Kudos
- A big thank you to Tony Boyce and his team in Building Operations for the quick response and repair of the broken tarp roller at the UBC Tennis Centre. Their problem-solving enabled the tarps to be collected on schedule and ensured the Tennis Centre could resume operations on time.
People in motion
- Rick Verwold joins Building Operations as Trades 3 - Electrician.
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:
- Energy Conservation Engineer (Term - 13 Months with a possibility of extension) (JR13580) – 7/13/2023
- Utilities Manager (JR12801) – 7/14/2023
- Millwright (JR13319) – 7/17/2023
- Trades 3 - Electrician (1 Position) (JR13475) – 7/24/2023
Don't forget to apply as an internal candidate! Please review Apply for an Internal Job Posting 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.
EDI: UBC launches training course on Indigenous understanding for faculty and staff
Weaving Relations, a new online training course, is now available to faculty and staff. This course explores Indigenous histories, people and contexts, through the lens of Indigenous-Canadian relationships.
Learn more
Weekly Emergency Tip: Avoid Disaster Response Routes in an emergency
Avoid Disaster Response Routes if they are activated during a disaster. They are designated for use by emergency personnel during an emergency or disaster situation such as an earthquake.
For information about Disaster Response Routes, visit the Government of BC’s website.
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 EFAP confidential services through LifeWorks, by calling 1-866-424-0770.
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.
