Planon User Experience Survey – deadline extended!
The deadline to complete the Planon user experience survey has been extended to Friday, June 9. If you haven't completed the survey already, we encourage you to take the time to do so now!
The survey is anonymous and is open to those that regularly use Planon to receive, plan, and complete work. Your feedback will help us gain a better understanding of what improvements should be prioritized.
Please complete the survey by June 9, 2023
Link to survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01xqFImEn2OrcX4
Maintaining cleanliness and safety of the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF)
A great deal of project and operational work occurs each day at the BRDF and continues through the summer months.
A friendly reminder to make sure all residual material remaining from work (i.e., old gaskets, zap straps, rags, bolts, coffee cups etc.) is removed from the worksite when jobs are completed each day, to keep the facility clean and minimize safety hazards such as tripping, impeded access, and contamination.
Attend The Centre Health Fair: Heart Health this June
The Centre Health Fair: Heart Health is brought to you by The Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in partnership with the UBC Pharmacists Clinic. Please note, this event is only open to VPFO employees.
Pre-registration required, the Health Fair is held at The Centre (University Services Building – 2329 West Mall) over the span of two days:
- Tuesday, June 20 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 21 | 1:30 pm–5:30 pm
All health care services are provided by licensed pharmacists and pharmacy students from the Pharmacists Clinic – UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Register and learn more
People in motion
- Sean Pardek has joined as Custodial Scheduler in Custodial Services.
- Tyler Briggs, Atlin Farinha, Joshua Davidson and Dmytro Benza has started as Labourers 2 in Municipal Services.
- Henry Qiu has joined Energy & Water Services as a Utilities Plumber.
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:
- Assistant Civil Engineer (JR12802) – 06/09/2023
- Manager, Mechanical Utilities (JR12801) – 06/16/2023
- Truck Driver Medium/Labourer (JR12981) – 06/08/2023
- Auxiliary Service Worker (10 Positions) (JR13035) – 06/10/2023
- Night Service Worker (JR13158) – 6/12/2023
- Trades 2 - Carpenter (6 Months Term-Fixed) (JR13164) – 6/14/2023
- Auxiliary Service Worker (3 Positions) (JR13142) – 6/16/2023
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.
Building Safety Capacity: Incident/accident investigations & documentation
Incident/accident investigations involving UBC Facilities workers are conducted by Joint Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) employer reps and may require participation or assistance from management, JOHSC worker representatives, Safety & Risk Services, witnesses, and the injured/affected worker. Find more resources on incident investigation resources.
There are two types of investigations to be completed and submitted to UBC’s Centralized Accident/Incident Reporting System (CAIRS):
- Preliminary Investigation: Submit within 48 hours (2 days) after the incident/accident
- Provides a snapshot of what happened and identifies any unsafe conditions, acts, or procedures that must be addressed before work can resume safely until a full investigation has been completed.
- Full Investigation: Complete within 30 days after the incident/accident
- Provides updates and builds upon the Preliminary Investigation Report. The result of the investigation answers why and how the incident happened and the corrective actions. Upon completion of corrective actions, the report in CAIRS is to be updated.
For any questions, please contact Lori Takenaka, UBC Facilities Safety Advisor (lori.takenaka@ubc.ca).
EDI: Join us in celebrating Pride Month at UBC
June is Pride Month. It’s a time when we celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities, while acknowledging the long-standing fight for equality and justice. It is also an opportunity for us to reflect on and consider what each of us can do individually, and institutionally, to be inclusive — so that we all feel welcome and can fully access, participate, and thrive in all aspects of university life.
This CBC slideshow provides an overview of the strides LGBTQ+ people across Canada have made, from protests, and celebrations to parades for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans rights.
At UBC, we’re proud of our diverse students, faculty and staff. This June, explore the many Pride activities at UBC, connect with your community, help create positive space on and off campus and stand up for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) diversity.
Learn about the resources available and events happening at UBC
Weekly Emergency Tip: Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
Did you know there is less than a 10% chance of surviving an out of hospital sudden cardiac arrest? Using an Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in the first few minutes can significantly increase chances of survival.
The portable AED devices are located in a white cabinet and have an AED sign above the unit.
For more information about AEDs, how to use them and where to find them on campus, visit security.ubc.ca/aed
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.
