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A sea of pink in Building Operations for anti-bullying and a respectful workplace

A sea of pink in Building Operations for anti-bullying and a respectful workplace

Building Operations is one of the few departments that touch every part of the university every day. Often the blue personal protective equipment can fade into the background colour of a busy campus. However, on February 28th, you can expect to see a slight change in the way we look as we take part in Pink Shirt Day against bullying.

Building Operations Weekly

Top Stories   Municipal Crews Hard at Work to keep Roadways and Walkways clear of snow On Friday February 23rd  UBC Municipal crews were kept busy with successfully keeping Campus roads and pathways clear of the falling snow. Crews worked throughout the evening and into Saturday in order to clear priority roadways and pathways on […]

Pamela Wasylyshen appointed as Interim Custodial Services Superintendent in Building Operations

Pam’s recognized personal growth and experience of the past several years will help her support the custodial services team to ensure daily success and ongoing engagement.

Building Operations Weekly

Top Stories   What Are We Doing for Safety–Remember To Watch Your Step To Prevent Winter Slips & Falls Municipal Services and Custodial Services work hard to clear main roadways and main walkways on campus during snow and ice weather conditions. As temperatures drop, icy patches may still be present. Below are some tips to […]

Building Operations Weekly

Top Stories   What Are You Doing for Safety? Remember numbers to call for First Aid Assistance during the Day Shift Dustin Szeto is the dedicated First Aid Attendant in the University Services Building. To obtain first aid services, please use the phone outside the first aid room (0058) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. […]

Martha Piper pond and fountain are back

The long wait is over. The Martha Piper Pond went through much needed maintenance and upgrade which was identified through reviews from those maintaining the ponds.

Building Operations Weekly

Top Stories   What Are You Doing For Safety – Perform A Pre-Job Hazard Assessment Work identified through the Building Services Joint Health and Safety Committee, a Job Hazard Assessment Form was developed and used to review and/or identify any potential hazards before starting a job. These forms were used by the plumbers in the […]