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UBC RECEIVES 2019 CLEAN AIR AWARD FROM NATIONAL AIR FILTRATION ASSOCIATION
Jason Wright receives the 2019 Clean Air Award from National Air Filtration Association
On behalf of UBC Building Operations, Jason would like to thank the National Air Filtration Association for the 2019 Clean Air Award for our efforts in improving our indoor air quality on our campus by creating a certified training program for staff. Also, huge thanks to Brad Behiel from FiltrePro Services for the nomination.
JENNIFFER SHEEL NOW DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Jenniffer Sheel is now the Director, Municipal Services. Jen’s responsibilities now include; Soft Landscape, Waste Management, Stores, Fleet and Garage, Service contracts and Street and Operational Support (see below).
Under Jen’s leadership, our Municipal division will continue to strive to be the best municipal division of any Canadian university. Using the 2019-2021 Building Operation’s Strategic Plan as a tool, Jen has developed a work plan that, with continued attention, will meet the department mission to proactively and cost-effectively manage the operations and maintenance of all assets on campus and create enriching and inviting inside and outside spaces.
Please join us in congratulating Jen as Building Operation’s newest Director.
BOLD CHANGES THEIR NAME TO STREETS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT
To more suitably represent their roles and how their unit supports UBC across campus, we are pleased to announce that the Building Operations Labour Division (BOLD) has been renamed to Streets and Operations Support.
The new name better reflects the core business functions within the Municipal Services division as follows:
Streets: Asset stewardship of the streets, pathways, perimeter and street drains, sidewalks and other assets in the public realm (for example, water features)
Operations Support: Supporting project teams, events, moving and other client requests.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR BUILDING OPERATIONS OPEN HOUSE
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Building Operations Open House last Wednesday. Your efforts were greatly appreciated by Peter, John and the Building Operations team.
During the group tours, we had guests join us from Energy & Water, Infrastructure Development, UBC Studios, the Mailroom and CTLT, it was great to see the engagement and interest in what we do from our USB neighbours.
ASSET STEWARDSHIP
PROCUREMENT REPLACEMENT AS WEBER CONTRACT COMES TO AN END
As our contract with Weber comes to an end, we have been diligently working on several Request for Proposals to source multiple suppliers to better address our requirements.
To date, we have issued 5 RFPs, and finalized one contract. Here is the status as each:
- Plumbing Supplies – the contract has been awarded to Andrew Sheret and we are well underway with the transition.
- Electrical Supplies – the contract has been awarded to Wesco. Our support team from Wesco will be here to participate in a meet and greet event within the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
- Building Materials -Building operations procurement team is meeting with the trades affected and will approach suppliers to negotiate agreements to support our requirements.
- Industrial and Safety Supplies -we have a selected supplier and are in the negotiation process. We hope to announce the contract next week.
- Custodial Supplies – the RFP closed with 7 submissions received. We are reviewing the proposals and hope to have a contract within the new few weeks.
- Chemical Supplies and Service – this RFP is out to market with a lot of interest! We just completed the Q&A session will potential suppliers.
Each category was developed and reviewed with the affect trades. We will continue sharing updates as they become available.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
KIDS TO WORK DAY CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Kids to Work Day is on November 6, 2019. This event welcomes our employees Grade 9 kids to learn more about UBC and engage with their parents’ workplace. The success of this events relies on your support. Please contact Joey-Lee Rebelo at joeylee.rebelo@ubc.ca if you are interested in volunteering your time on this special day.
Information on registration will be coming soon. Forms will be made available online.
NEW SMOKE & VAPE FREE AREA ON UBC CAMPUS
Starting September 2019, we are introducing designated smoke & vape free areas to campus. In these areas, smoking or vaping of tobacco, cannabis and other vaping products is not permitted.
This is just one way we are supporting the health and wellbeing of our campus communities. Look for signs, like the one below, in these areas.
The area outlined in red on the map shows the smoke & vape free area around the UBC Hospital and health precinct.
For more information visit wellbeing.ubc.ca/smoke-free
PREPARE A BASIC EMERGENCY CAR KIT AND KEEP IT IN YOUR VEHICLE
Emergency car kits are an essential part of our personal emergency preparedness. Whether we are commuting to and from work or going on a family vacation, we spend increasing amounts of time on the road. A good emergency car kit should have the following items:
- Water and energy bars
- Flashlight and road flares
- Booster cables
- Blanket and extra clothes
- First aid kit
For a complete emergency car kit list check out Government of Canada’s Get Prepared website at; https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/cr-kt-en.aspx
THANK YOU TO ALL THE CREWS WHO SUPPORTED IN THE WELCOME BACK STAFF BBQ LAST WEDNESDAY.
The team was terrific! A lot of effort was put into hanging the banners and making sure they were perfectly straight. The furniture was moving like clockwork, the trucks were all in place as planned, the drivers were flexible and helpful when vehicles needed access and the bins were all delivered on time. The electricians were life savers for flagging the issue with the stage and then managing to work with what they had and be as resourceful as possible. The labourers who moved the stage also saved the day. All this would not have been possible without a great team effort!
CHECK OUT WWW.HR.UBC.CA/CAREERS FOR CURRENT BUILDING OPS JOB POSTINGS
Know anyone interested in working in Building Operations? Let them know about our current job postings
- Job # 35224 Trades 2- Glazier/Waterproofer- Painter
- Job # 35225 Operating Engineer- Shift Engineer
- Job # 35227 Purchaser/Clerk IV– Business Services
- Job # 35264 Executive Secretary – Customer Service
- Job# 34409 Mechanical Engineer- Trades Admin
Quick Updates
HARVEST FEASTIVAL IS ON SEPTEMBER 26TH, CONTACT JOEY-LEE REBELO AT JOEY-LEE.REBELO@UBC.CA IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE EVENT.
STORES WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 11:30 AM-4:00 PM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ARE REQUESTED IN THE MORNING.