Work life

Collective bargaining

For bargaining updates, information on collective agreements, and FAQs

Faculty collective agreement and policies

The terms and conditions of faculty members

Housing programs

Whether you're moving to Vancouver or Kelowna, HR's relocation team can help you find somewhere to live

Hybrid work at UBC

HR information and resources related to working in hybrid contexts

IT guide to working off campus

For key technical resources to support you in working off campus

Leaving UBC

For information on what will happen to your benefit coverage, pension and other issues, if you are leaving or retiring from your job

Life events and your benefits

For programs and resources to support you in navigating the transitions of your life and career

Statutory holidays

For a complete list of statutory holidays observed by UBC

alumni UBC discounts and services

From new car purchases and real estate services to meal prep and running shoes, discover how you can benefit from these opportunities.

Benefits

For everything from your extended health benefits, pension, travel and life insurance to taking leave from UBC

Benefits while travelling

For more on your medical benefit coverage while you are out of the province

Discounts and perks

Overview of different discounts and perks available to faculty and staff

Emergency medical coverage

What to do if you experience a medical emergency while travelling outside of BC or Canada

Enrolling in benefits

For information on how to get your benefits set up  

Faculty, librarian and researcher salaries

For information on salaries for faculty

Statutory holidays

For a complete list of statutory holidays observed by UBC

Centre for Workplace Accessibility

For resources, tools, and programs that help remove barriers for faculty and staff with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions

Employee and Family Assistance Program

24/7 counselling and support services available for faculty and staff.

Ergonomics

For resources to help you create an ergonomic workspace, whether you are based in an office, a classroom or a lab 

Ergonomics while working remotely

For help setting up your home workspace

Health and wellbeing at UBC Okanagan

For resources that support your physical and mental health

Health and wellbeing at UBC Vancouver

For resources that support your physical and mental health

Mental health workshops and courses

For a range of programs and services in support of mental health

Occupational and preventive health

For free and confidential programs and services to help protect your health and safety

Work reintegration and accommodation program at UBC Okanagan

For information on injury/illness (sick) leave and returning to or remaining at work following an injury or illness

Workplace accessibility at UBC Vancouver

Discover services, programs and resources available to support you in creating an accessible workplace, whether you’re currently working, contemplating a medical leave, or off work due to an injury, illness or disability

Academic Leadership Development Program

Join peers in leadership capacities to learn about aspects of being an academic leader

Academic leadership positions at UBC Okanagan

For the latest leadership postings from the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan

Academic leadership positions at UBC Vancouver

For the latest leadership postings from the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver

Appointment, reappointment, tenure and promotion

For information on tenure, promotion, reappointment and confirmation

Coaching

Access free one-to-one coaching through UBC HR

Faculty careers

Browse the faculty career opportunities at UBC

Faculty Professional development funding

For more on what professional development you can be reimbursed for

Global engagement resources

Support from the Office of the Vice-President, International to build global partnerships

LinkedIn Learning

Get free access to LinkedIn's library of digital tutorials, courses, and curated learning paths

Mentoring programs for faculty at UBC Vancouver

Explore opportunities to be mentored by senior faculty members or to become a mentor to a junior faculty member or student

Professional development opportunities for faculty

For an overview of opportunities available to you, wherever you are in your academic career

Professional development programs and initiatives

For support in your teaching and learning-related endeavours

Professional development reimbursement fund for faculty

Teaching and educational leadership framework

For a community map for teaching and educational leadership

Tuition waivers

To learn more about the tuition waiver and other professional development funding that might be available to you

Workplace learning at UBC Okanagan

For more on workplace learning, career navigation, coaching and leadership programs that are available to you

Workplace learning at UBC Vancouver

For more on workplace learning, career navigation, coaching and leadership programs that are available to you

Workplace Learning Ecosystem

For upcoming professional development learning opportunities

Internal funding opportunities

Explore a range of internal funding opportunities

Desktop, laptop and hardware products at UBC Vancouver

For help procuring computing hardware, including desktops, laptops, tablets and monitors

Furniture ordering

For more on environmentally friendly ways to obtain furniture for your UBC office or building

Mobile devices

For information about vendors and contracts available

Office supplies

To buy your office supplies through the UBC Bookstore

Reuse it-UBC! at UBC Vancouver

Find and exchange low-value items between departments 

Software and hardware at UBC Okanagan

For help accessing computing software and hardware

Textbooks and course materials at UBC Okanagan

You can order them through the UBC Bookstore

Textbooks and course materials at UBC Vancouver

You can order them through the UBC Bookstore

Benefits while travelling

For more on your medical benefit coverage while you are out of the province

Emergency medical coverage

What to do if you experience a medical emergency while travelling outside of BC or Canada

Travel and field safety - domestic

For guidance when embarking on teaching and learning opportunities outside the UBC community and within Canada

Travel and field safety - international

For medical and security services when embarking on international travel

Travel-related payments and reimbursements

How to claim for travel-related expenses

Travelling with electronics

For help keeping your electronics and connections to UBC systems safe while travelling abroad

UBC Travel Program

To book flights, car rentals and hotels for UBC-related business

About UBC Today

Learn more about UBC Today and its features

Equity and Inclusion Office at UBC Okanagan

For resources, training, events, as well as discrimination and conflict advising services

Equity and Inclusion Office at UBC Vancouver

For resources, training, events, as well as discrimination and conflict advising services

Faculty Association

Represents faculty at the bargaining table and provides daily service and support to its members

Faculty Relations

For assistance with anything from understanding your benefits to tenure and promotion procedures

Finance Customer Support Centre

For support and assistance with your supply management and operational finance questions

Human Resources at UBC Okanagan

Find contact details for HR service units, your HR Advisor/Associate, your Faculty Relations Manager/Assistant Manager, or a specific HR staff member

Human Resources at UBC Vancouver

Find contact details for HR service units, your HR Advisor/Associate, your Faculty Relations Manager/Assistant Manager, or a specific HR staff member

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office at UBC Okanagan

To support survivors and prevent sexual violence on our campuses

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office at UBC Vancouver

To support survivors and prevent sexual violence on our campuses

UBC Investigations Office

To receive and investigate complaints of sexual violence, discrimination and harassment

UBC Self Service Portal

Get help with, or request access to any IT application or system, including Workday

UBC's Internal Communications channels

Find out more about UBC's Internal Communications channels

Workday

UBC’s platform for HR, Finance, and Student processes