Keeping our campus warm
It’s not easy keeping a campus as large as UBC (over 400 hectares in size!) warm throughout the cooler months. Most buildings on the UBC Vancouver campus are connected to a centralized thermal energy system managed by UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services which oversees thermal energy generation and conservation.
Energy & Water Services’ Thermal Power Engineers within the Thermal Utilities unit play a key role in maintaining continuous operational and system vigilance and ensuring that the campus receives reliable thermal energy.
The 12 Thermal Power Engineers work on rotating 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous year-round thermal plant coverage — even on campus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As work carries on at the CEC and BRDF, kudos to our thermal operators for continuing to demonstrate adaptability, expertise and collaboration: Adit Rachmat, Colton Janssen, Erik Fischer, Ethan Chan, Jagpreet Randhawa, Michael Geary, Parm Gill, Satinder Saini, Sukhwinder Mahey, Talwinder Sekhon, Xiao Evan Qiu, Zulfiqar Ali, Jason Rako, and Clayton Mullen.
Read the full article to learn about how Thermal Power Engineers within the Thermal Utilities unit generate thermal energy for the UBC Vancouver campus.
April 2023 exam schedule is now available
This semester's exam schedule (time and location) is now available. The information is also available on the UBC Student Services website.
Pets & animals in the workplace
UBC recognizes the important role that animals/pets play in the lives of many faculty, staff and students. Bringing an animal/pet to work is a privilege and a responsibility. In order to protect the health and safety of faculty, staff and students, certain rules and etiquette must be applied when an animal/pet is brought into a UBC Vancouver campus building. For UBC buildings located off campus, contact Safety & Risk Services (604-822-2029) for guidance.
The attached document provides more information, including an agreement to be completed to ensure visitors are informed of the presence of the animal and the safe evacuation of the animal during an emergency.
If you are dispatched to work in an area where you find a pet unattended, and are uncomfortable about entering the space, please contact your supervisor and they will work with your Facilities Manager to schedule an alternate time to perform that work.
New morning café menu at The Point
Did you know that The Point now has a morning menu from 7:30 am-11:00 am?
For the entire month of March, buy anything from the café menu and get a coffee for $1. On Thursday, March 16, there will be a promotion between 7:30am-9:30am (free coffee and free pastries samples). Click here to place online orders for the Point
People in motion
- Farewell to Mike Rybicki, Trades 2 – Painter, whose last day was March 6th. Thank you for your service and we wish you well in the future.
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:
- Trades 2 - Access Control Tech Locksmith (JR11453) – 03/15/2023
- Trades 2 - Access Control Tech Locksmith (JR11453) – 03/15/2023
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician (JR11851) – 03/22/2023
- Data Systems Administrator, Capital Projects (JR9432) – 3/26/2023
- 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: How much water should I have for an emergency?
Plan to have at least four litres of water per person per day for drinking, personal hygiene, preparing food and dishwashing. A family of four should store 48 litres of water for a 3 day period. Don’t forget to have some extra water for your pets.
For more information about water storage and treatment, visit Government of Canada’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 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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