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UBC receives Gold certification in Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada
UBC achieved Gold certification for the Mental Health at Work® Framework at the 2022 Canada Awards for Excellence in Toronto on November 7, 2022.
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Vote in this year’s UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board Election and By-Election
An election and by-election are now underway for members to join the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board. All Plan members are encouraged to vote. The election is for TWO members to serve a four-year term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
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Event: Rise & Thrive with F45
To kick off Thrive Month, we will be hosting a large fitness class party, called Rise & Thrive with F45!
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New course to help you learn about Accessibility Features on Windows OS
Learn how to maximize accessibility on your computer!
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Update your Employment Equity Data
If you haven’t completed UBC’s Employment Equity Survey, or if you completed the survey prior to October 2021, please submit your responses now ahead of the October 31st deadline to be included in the 2022 employment equity count.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are temporarily lifting the limit to off-campus work hours for eligible non-UBC students
International Students from Designated Learning Institutions (DLI’s) were previously restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week off-campus when their program is in session and they hold a valid Study Permit.
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What's happening in IRP Student?
The IRP Student program has reached a critical checkpoint with the support of key UBC community experts and committees. With the completion of this milestone, the team has defined various implementation processes for Workday Student at UBC.
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Announcing the Executive Director, Employee and Labour Relations
The following message was sent by Adam Charania, Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Faculty Relations.
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Activating Inclusion Workshop: Tools and resources to support your EDI planning and strategy (Sept 26)
Explore how you can embed equity, diversity and inclusion in your unit’s policies and practices. Learn about the cycle of EDI planning, learning and action, and how you can use the Activating Inclusion Toolkit to advance EDI in your unit.
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Learn how you can make your workplace more accessible
September is Disability Employment Month, highlighting the significant role people with disabilities have in British Columbia’s workforce. This month also aims to promote inclusion and encourage employers to build more accessible workplaces.
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