Building Operations Weekly

DAILY COVID-19 SELF ASSESSMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED DAILY PRIOR TO COMING TO WORK ON CAMPUS

The updated Public Health Orders reinforce the requirement for all faculty and staff to self-assess daily for symptoms of COVID-19, before arriving at their workplace. 

Please use the BC self-assessment tool at https://bc.thrive.health/ to complete your self assessment prior to coming to work on campus. To make the daily assessment more convenient, you can download the BC COVID-19 app to your mobile device. 

Anyone experiencing symptoms should follow the guidance provided in the self-assessment tool. Do not come into work if you are feeling ill or have COVID-19 related symptoms. According to the WHO, the common symptoms of COVID-19 are:

  • Fever
  • Dry Cough
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of sense of taste/smell
  • Sore throat

CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING PRIVACY & INFORMATION SECURITY – FUNDAMENTALS PART 2 AND SAFETY SUPERVISION TRAINING!

Congratulations and thank you to the Building Operations team for successfully completing Privacy & Information Security – Fundamentals Part 2 training! We have achieved 100% completion throughout the department, with a total of 676 staff taking the course. 

We have also achieved 100% completion for Safety Supervisory training, with 304 staff that provide supervision completing the course. 

Thank you to all of the Managers, Heads and Sub-Heads that completed training as well as supported their teams with navigating their way through the mandatory safety training courses. 


ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD NOMINATIONS

**Only two weeks left to submit your nominations – All nominations must be received no later than November 27th 2020

Nominations can be completed at https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca/staff/staff-recognition/ 

Through the Staff Excellence Award Program, Building Operations provides recognition and rewards our staff who have consistently demonstrated excellence in the performance of their work and service to the University.

We understand that it is has been a challenging year, so all the more important to recognize the great contributions from your team and celebrate all of the great work that we have accomplished together as a team. 

All staff are invited to nominate one (or more!) of their colleagues who, in their view, have achieved excellence in one of the following Award categories, inspired by our Strategic Plan:

  • Employee Engagement (Health and Safety Nominations Included Here)
  • Leadership Development
  • Asset Stewardship
  • Innovation
  • Customer Experience
  • The Kim Nulty Award (Inspiration)

Nominations can be completed at https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca/staff/staff-recognition/ 


THRIVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS AND SELF-GUIDED WEBINARS

STRESS RELAXATION TECHNIQUES │ NOVEMBER 19, 2020 │ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  

Our minds and bodies need rest and recovery breaks to allow us to relax and reduce the effects of stress. While everyone has days that are hectic and unfocused, consistently feeling stressed out, rushed, or on the go can have a detrimental impact on a person, increasing their risk of experiencing a serious physical concern, such as heart disease or stroke. This seminar will show participants how to make time to calm down and reduce stress, using both proactive and reactive relaxation techniques. Learn more and register here. 

IBPOC perspectives on Mental health and wellbeing | November 20, 2020, | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. This session will focus on IBPOC specific experiences as related to wellbeing, the challenges we face and explore opportunities to engage with and to maintain a wholistic sense of wellbeing and Thrive in the face of change. Details to follow here 

UNDERSTANDING YOUR UBC BENEFITS (ON-DEMAND WEBINAR), OPEN ENROLLMENT 

Learn which benefits you are eligible for, the cost and coverage of your benefit, how to make claims using your benefits, what the Employee and Family Assistance Plan offers and how to access these resources, and who to contact if you have questions. The course, presented by the Health, Wellbeing and Benefits department, is open to staff and faculty at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan. Access Understanding your UBC benefits plan. 

SELF-CARE 101 (SELF-GUIDED WEBINAR), OPEN ENROLLMENT 

Join this unique, self-guided course and learn how to increase mental health literacy through self-care. Take a stress index, explore what self-care means to you and identify key UBC resources that can be engaged to support work-life integration and positive mental health.Access the webinar.

THE WORKING MIND: WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES │ NOVEMBER 20, 2020 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) & NOVEMBER 30, 2020 (1:00 PM – 2:45 PM)  

Established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and to reduce stigma in a workplace setting. It includes scenario-based practical applications, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, participant reference guides, and related handouts. The program is available in two versions: one for employees and one for managers. We are offering an employee workshop in November.  A manager version is being planned for January 2021. Learn more and register here. 

GETTING RESTFUL SLEEP │ NOVEMBER 27, 2020 │ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  

Sleep is critical to ensure maximum productivity. It increases your ability to concentrate and focus, allows you to approach challenges with a more positive attitude, and can have positive effects on your memory and health. Participants will learn about circadian rhythms and the impact that disrupting these key biological processes can have on their day-to-day activities and work. This seminar will also describe sleep’s vital role in maintaining health along with valuable and practical tips and strategies that participants can apply to get quality, restful sleep and stay alert. Learn more and register here. 


PET PHOTO CONTEST HOSTED BY UBC UNITED WAY

This is your chance to showcase your pet(s) to the UBC community! UBC United Way is hosting its first-ever Pet Photo Contest. Submit a photo of your pet between November 9 –November 20 to be entered into our contest. Exciting prizes will be awarded to our top 3 contestants. 

Enter before November 13th to be entered into an early bird draw for a $50 gift card!
Don’t have a pet? We encourage you to participate by viewing our photo entries and voting for your favourites! (Voting begins November 23) All photo entries will be posted on our Flickr page.

For full contest details, please visit our website

To enter the contest, please click here

Reminder, there are two ways you can donate to win with United Way this year!

1) Donate at the link below – either one time donation or payroll deduction – and you will be entered into a draw to win a $250 gift card. The winner will be announced Friday December 4th

https://unitedway.ubc.ca/howtogive/?login 

2) The United Way will be hosting a campus wide 50/50 draw that you can purchase tickets for – more details to come once dates have been confirmed

More details about United Way:

  • United Way is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of our local community and ignites the desire in everyone to improve this place we call home.  
  • United Way has been supporting vulnerable seniors, families and children for over 90 years across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.  
  • United Way’s impact is 100% local meaning every donation stays right here in the Lower Mainland and their vision is to create a healthy, caring, and inclusive community
  • UBC is the one of the top contributors to the United Way of the Lower Mainland, having raised over $575,000 last year in support of United Way initiatives. 
  • This year President Santa J. Ono is the cabinet co-chair of the United Way of the Lower Mainland campaign 
  • Last year, we had over 900 donors to the campaign. This year the UBC United Way campaign goal is to inspire 1000 donors to support this great cause.

MORE KUDOS RECEIVED FOR THE CUSTODIAL SERVICES TEAM

Our clients from the Beaty Museum shared their appreciation for the work performed by the weekend team addressing issues with the hand-sanitizer dispenser located in the lobby. The client was impressed by the dedication and ingenuity of the team.  

Kudos to the custodial services weekend team who showed efficiency, dedication and ingenuity with their work performed at the Beaty Museum which allowed to provide a clean and safe environment for all users. 


WEEKLY EMERGENCY TIP: 10-STEP FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN

Have you ever wondered how to keep track of everything you do to prepare and respond to an earthquake or other disasters? An emergency plan is a great way to collect all of this information. Make sure to review and update it regularly. 

Visit the City of Vancouver’s website at https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/10-step-family-emergency-plan.pdf for a copy of the 10-Step Family Emergency Plan.