Archive for the ‘Staff’ Category
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | September 3, 2013
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We are now accepting applications for the 2014 Leave for Change volunteer program. The deadline for applications is Sept. 26, 2013.
Every year, UBC sends six staff members abroad on the Leave for Change program, to volunteer in developing countries, sharing their knowledge and skills with others in an international setting. Together with international volunteer agency Uniterra, UBC works to provide successful applicants with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Volunteer positions are diverse and range from technology training to youth leadership. Placements are offered in Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guatemala, Malawi, Nepal, Vietnam and more.
Visit our website to learn about eligibility and application process, program deadlines, and important information for applicants, as well as checking out the online diaries of past Leave for Change participants. Please note that this year, Leave for Change participants must have completed their placements by March 31, 2014.
To learn more about the program and to download the application form, visit http://www.focusonpeople.ubc.ca/leave-for-change/.
(Please note that this program is not open to faculty)
Filed under: Events, Focus on People, Staff, UBC Okanagan, UBC Vancouver | Tags: leave for change
Posted by: Kathy Pang | May 27, 2013
UBC Staff: Here’s your opportunity to learn more about your pension plan.
The Staff Pension Plan Fair takes place on Thursday, June 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The fair will be held in the Great Hall at the First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall [map]. No RSVP is required.
There will be information booths and several opportunities to learn more about the Staff Pension Plan. We are also pleased to have the following groups in attendance:
View the SPP Pension Fair invitation. Your May 2013 issue of the Staff Pension Plan Update includes a Pension Fair invitation as well.
Filed under: Pensions, Staff, UBC Vancouver | Tags: staff pension plan
Posted by: Kathy Pang | May 27, 2013
The Staff Pension Plan is pleased to provide plan members an online report, SPP Year in Review, which includes a summary and highlights for the Plan in 2012, membership and financial statistics, and a review of the Plan’s investment performance. View the SPP 2012 Year in Review report.
Filed under: Pensions, Staff | Tags: staff pension plan
Posted by: Kathy Pang | May 27, 2013
The May 2013 issue of the Staff Pension Plan Update newsletter was mailed to Staff Pension Plan members in mid-May. Active and Deferred members of the Plan will have also received their 2012 annual statement with their newsletter
Filed under: Pensions, Staff | Tags: staff pension plan
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | March 12, 2013
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Participate in a truly unique professional development opportunity while giving back to your community as a United Way Loaned Representative. Learn valuable new skills during a fun, action-packed 16-week period in the fall and help United Way raise funds to support over 500 programs and initiatives across the Lower Mainland.
Each year, two UBC staff members are ‘loaned’ to the United Way, serving as an extension of United Way staff by acting as full-time resources to Employee Campaign Coordinators and committees at UBC and in various workplaces across the Lower Mainland. Successful candidates receive training from United Way and work on the campaign from late August to mid-December. Reps assist primarily with the UBC United Way Community Campaign and may also work on other campaigns in the Lower Mainland.
Eligibility
All full-time, continuing staff are eligible. During the loan period, UBC staff continue to receive full salary and benefits but are relieved of their regular job responsibilities.
More Information and How to Apply
- Check out the Loaned Rep posting, which will be on UBC Staff Careers (https://www.auth.cwl.ubc.ca/auth/login?serviceName=pssslogin) until March 19, and submit your resume. The Job ID # is 15033.
- Visit the UBC Community United Way website http://www.unitedway.ubc.ca/get-involved/become-a-loaned-representative/ and watch the video with Dave Needham, a 2010 Loaned Rep.
- For UBC staff perspectives on this opportunity, you may contact former Loaned Reps:
Roger Ling, Arts Co-op, 604 822-0235
Dave Needham, Building Operations, 604.992.4909
Joel Kobylka, Enrolment Services, 604.822.8307
Debra Elliott, Conferences & Accommodations 604.822.1013
Kevin Morris, Building Operations, 778.689.2492
Weldon Wong, UBC Bookstore, 778.846.2601
Jorge Villanueva, Finance, 604.822.8612
Carolyn Kelly, IT, 778.869.4440
Questions?
Information sessions will be held March 13 and 14; visit www.unitedway.ubc.ca for details.
Please contact Shagufta Pasta, UBC Community United Way Campaign Coordinator (604.822.8929 or united.way@ubc.ca).
Filed under: Professional Development, Staff, UBC Vancouver
Posted by: Kathy Pang | February 28, 2013
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Staff Pension Plan members will start receiving their 2013 February Update newsletter this week.
In this issue of the SPP Update:
- How is the Staff Pension Plan Funded?
- Plan Governance Update
- The Importance of Estate Planning
- RRSP Contributions for 2013
- 2013 Pension Fair
- 2013 Info Sessions and Workshop Dates
View the February Update Newsletter [pdf]
Filed under: Pensions, Staff | Tags: newsletter, staff pension plan
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | February 21, 2013
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UBC will be performing HRMS system maintenance from 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, to Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at 11:59 p.m.
HRMS, our HR management system, will not be available during this time. This includes:
- All job postings (for internal and external applicants)
- Self-Service (for current employees)
Job applicants will not be able to apply for jobs during the outage, either through our careers page or through self-service. You will be able to view the full listing of job descriptions on our staff careers page in PDF form.
Follow our Twitter to stay up-to-date on any updates: @ubcHR.
Filed under: Faculty, Human Resources, Staff, Staff and Faculty, Technical, University of British Columbia | Tags: hrms, job postings
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | February 21, 2013
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Do you have outstanding colleagues at UBC? Consider nominating them for the President’s Staff Award for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards (Vancouver campus). The nomination deadline is April 5, 2013.
The President’s Service Award for Excellence is the top award presented to UBC Staff in recognition of excellence in personal achievements and contributions to UBC and to the vision and goals of the University.
The UBC Vancouver President’s Staff Awards recognizes the personal achievements and contributions of staff to UBC and to the vision and goals of the University.
Go to the President’s Awards for Staff page for full details and nomination papers.
Filed under: Focus on People, Recognition, Staff, University of British Columbia | Tags: awards, recognition
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | November 26, 2012
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All Faculty and Staff are invited to celebrate the holidays at the UBC annual Seasonal Concert. Join us in the Old Auditorium and enjoy a variety of festive musical selections performs by students in the UBC School of Music. Tickets are free, but please pick up your ticket in advance to ensure you get a seat!
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2011
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: Old Auditorium
6344 Memorial Road [map]
Advance tickets are available at the Old Auditorium Box Office.
Box Office hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the concert.
A selection of great door prizes will be given away in a draw at the end of the concert, so be sure to stay until the end!
For more information, visit http://www.ceremonies.ubc.ca/what-we-do/seasonal/
Filed under: Events, Faculty, Staff, UBC Vancouver | Tags: Seasonal Concert
Posted by: Kathy Pang | November 14, 2012
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Staff Pension Plan members will start receiving their November 2012 issue of the Staff Pension Plan Update newsletter this week.
In this issue of the SPP Update:
- Important Changes are on the way for Pension Plans Registered in B.C.
- Keeping the SPP Asset Mix Policy on track
- Progress in Plan Governance
- Pension Fair Recap
- The Pension Office has moved
- Holiday Closure
- Staff Pension Election
- and more…
View the November Update Newsletter online [pdf].
Filed under: Pensions, Staff | Tags: staff pension plan
