Updates, news and stories

Moving staff to midpoint of salary range (midpoint progression increase)

UBC has procedures in place to ensure that staff in the following employee groups move to the midpoint of their salary range within a specified timeframe. These include Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants (TRA), Executive Administrative Staff, Farm Workers, and Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS). Identifying eligible staff

Claiming home office expenses — updated CRA guidance

Since March 2020, many faculty and staff have been working from home as a result of UBC’s response to COVID-19.

Submit staff sick leave statistics for 2020 (by Jan. 29, 2021)

Every year, Human Resources presents the Board of Governors with a report on key health indicators at the university. The report provides a snapshot of the health of our faculty and staff, which includes statistics on the average number of paid sick leave days taken by staff. In preparation for this year’s report, we request that you ensure your department’s administrator enters sick leave statistics for the 2020 calendar year by Friday, January 29, 2021.

UBC congratulates 2020/21 University Killam Professors

We are pleased to announce the appointment of six new University Killam Professors. This is the highest honour that UBC can confer on a faculty member.University Killam Professors are exceptional teachers and researchers who are leaders in their fields, and have received international recognition for their talents and achievements.The 2020/21 University Killam Professors are:

Announcing the new Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Strategic Advisory Partnerships and Support Services)

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Charania as Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Strategic Advisory Partnerships and Support Services), effective January 25, 2021.

Announcing Prof. Rachel Fernandez as Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Fernandez as Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, effective March 15, 2021.

Paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

As you may be aware, certain UBC staff are eligible for paid leave during the university’s seasonal closure — the three normal working days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. This year’s seasonal closure falls on Dec. 29, 30, and 31, 2020.

Time off to vote in the provincial election

As you may be aware, the British Columbia provincial election takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Voting will take place between 8:00am and 8:00pm.

Announcing the 2021/22 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Competition

Update on annual merit program for eligible staff

In June a UBC Bulletin was issued, advising that the university was postponing the decision to provide its annual merit program, due to the potential financial impact of COVID-19. Since that time, we have obtained more clarity around the financial impact of COVID-19, including data related to enrolment, tuition revenue and student housing occupancy. 

COVID-19 — Further details regarding UBC’s non-medical mask policy

Extension of appointment of Dr. Minelle Mahtani, Senior Advisor to the Provost on Racialized Faculty

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Minelle Mahtani’s appointment as Senior Advisor to the Provost on Racialized Faculty has been extended for a second two-year term, commencing September 1, 2020. Dr. Mahtani will continue to support our institutional commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environment for faculty members at UBC Vancouver.