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Building Operations Weekly

*MANDATORY TRAINING* ALL STAFF MUST COMPLETE PREVENTING COVID-19 INFECTION IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace is a new course that details the initiatives that the University is undertaking to prevent COVID-19 infection in the workplace and outlines how you can contribute.   Please follow the link below to access the course via Workplace […]

Building Operations Weekly

ALL STAFF MUST FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES WITHIN THE USB AND HEADER HOUSE SAFETY PLANS AS WELL AS ALL CAMPUS BUILDINGS A reminder that all staff are to follow directives outlined within our USB and Header House safety plans, including new operational procedures put in place throughout each building.  Methods and practices outlined in the safety plans are […]

Hoi Ying Yu joins Building Operations as Contract Manager

Hoi will be responsible for managing Building Operations’ service contracts and oversee internal revenue generating contracts. She will be working closely with the trades, project coordinators, and managers to ensure Building Operations’ Preventative Maintenance and Service contracts continue providing value to UBC.

Building Operations Weekly

SIGNING INTO CANVAS Signing into Canvas is mandatory – please ensure you take the time to sign up as soon as possible if you have not done so already.  We also have an upcoming mandatory SRS COVID-19 course that all staff will need to take, this course will be delivered via Canvas and all staff will […]

Building Operations Weekly

BUILDING OPERATIONS PHASE 2 RESUMPTION PLAN Conversations with CUPE 116 and IUOE 115 regarding our phase 2 resumption plan have been ongoing and productive. We are happy to announce that we have come to a mutual agreement with CUPE 116 regarding the necessary steps for a safe, smooth and quick transition into our resumption plan, […]

Building Operations Weekly

SIGNING INTO CANVAS IS MANDATORY Signing into Canvas is mandatory – please ensure you take the time to sign up as soon as possible if you have not done so already.  We also have an upcoming mandatory SRS COVID-19 course that all staff will need to take, this course will be delivered via Canvas and all […]

Building Operations Weekly

BUILDING OPERATIONS RETURN TO CAMPUS PLAN The Leadership Team would like to extend a warm welcome back to the staff within Building Operations that have been, or are soon to be contacted, to return to work on-campus. As has been previously communicated, we will continue to work through the details of our phased return to […]

Building Operations Weekly

RETURN TO WORK ON CAMPUS: USB AND HEADER HOUSE SAFETY PLANS In preparation for the phased return to on-campus work, we have put together safety plans for both the University Services Building and Header House. The plans can be found on the Building Operations website here: https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca/staff/ Please familiarize yourself with these plans and note: New […]

Custodial Services keeping your facility clean and sanitized

Building Operations continues to meet ISSA Canada and APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities cleaning standards for COVID-19.

VPFO teams featured in Water Canada Magazine

Several VPFO teams have been featured in Water Canada Magazine for their safe and sustainable stewardship of water on UBC’s Vancouver campus.