Make use of Housing, Immigration and Relocation Services at UBC

January 21, 2025

There are supports available for incoming faculty and senior admin staff around housing, immigration and relocation needs.

Are you involved with hiring tenure-stream faculty members or senior administrative staff for your department or faculty? If so, be sure to make use of the Housing, Immigration and Relocation Services (HIRS) at UBC, operating out of Central HR.  

The HIRS team directly supports tenure-stream faculty and senior administrative staff employee groups and also provides informal support for other faculty and staff groups.  

Ensuring a seamless transition to UBC 

Joining UBC from another city or country can be stressful and confusing, but the HIRS team is here to make that process easier. They offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each new recruit and they provide guidance for incoming faculty and senior admin staff on their journey of transitioning to UBC. 

The HIRS team of dedicated experts, including Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants and housing and relocation specialists, ensures incoming faculty receive the right information and resources for their specific needs. Key features of HIRS services include personalized consultations, housing support, work permit assistance, and relocation information — all of which are aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to UBC. 

Personalized consultations 

The HIRS team provides in-person or virtual consultations to candidates or new recruits, covering topics like: 

  • Immigration/Work permit support 
  • On-campus faculty/staff rental housing information 
  • Relocation-related details including schools, childcare, partner/spousal support, healthcare information, moving and relocation policies, banking, and taxes 
  • Faculty home ownership loan programs information 

Make use of HIRS at UBC by including them as part of your recruitment cycle and sharing this info with your incoming or new tenure-stream faculty or senior admin staff. New recruits can get in touch with the HIRS team directly to set up a consultation.  

 

Learn more about HIRS

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