Field Safety and Equipment Coordinator
UBC
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4
Job Title
Field Safety and Equipment Coordinator
Department
Department Head | Department of Forest Resources Management
Compensation Range
$5,439.00 - $5,910.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
January 23, 2026
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
January 31, 2029
UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship is situated at the UBC Point Grey campus on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam First Nation). We are a global leader in forestry and natural resource research and studies. Our academic programs are interdisciplinary integrating natural and social sciences with courses taught by leading scientists and preeminent instructors who utilize cutting-edge technologies, and provide hands-on training in the class, lab and field.
The incumbent will serve as a key support for faculty and students during field-based teaching and learning activities. They will support field schools and outdoor activities of students and faculty members by providing safety oversight, transportation, and logistical coordination. They will provide logistical and operational support for managing field equipment used in teaching and research.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Department Head and the Administrative Manager. Works with faculty, staff and students in the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship.
Work Performed
Field School and Safety Support
• Collaborate with UBC Research Forest staff and UBC faculty around delivery of safe and experiential learning experiences for students in field schools at the two UBC Research Forests and other remote field sites. Lead development of field safety plan updates and recommendations for each field school as needed.
• Provide First Aid support for field schools at the UBC research forests and other remote field sites, anticipated to be 45 days per year.
• Undertake and renew as needed First Aid Level 3 related training and safety related work, First Aid equipment checks and maintenance, and professional development for maintaining the certification.
• Based on successful certification, delivery First Aid courses for Faculty on an as needed basis.
• Keep abreast of tools, pedagogical tools and techniques, as well as required safety protocols for delivering safe experiential experiences to both graduate and undergraduate students.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class 4 driver’s license and safely transport students to and from field schools and other approved field locations as required
Field Equipment Management
• Develop and maintain inventory of type, age, and condition of field gear maintained for field schools.
• Distribute field gear to faculty and staff as needed.
• Develop, implement and maintain check-in/check-out systems for equipment at field camp and recommendations for new equipment purchases to meet teaching and research needs.
• Integrate Trimble equipment into the field gear inventory.
• Supporting faculty and Research Forest staff in the appropriate use and application of field gear.
• Suggest teaching materials to optimize the use of field gear in both camp and campus-based courses
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Consequences of error in this role, will be significant. In the case of an unattended injury it could lead to a worsening of medical conditions and incorrect assessment or treatment may lead to complications, prolonged recovery, or permanent harm. A delay in response and a failure to recognize the severity of a situation or to call emergency services promptly could increase the risk of serious injury or death. Improper use of first aid supplies or failure to secure an accident scene may create additional hazards and poor handling of incidents can heighten anxiety, confusion, or trauma. Unattended injuries in the field will lead to increased liability for UBC and reduce confidence in safety procedures and the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s ability to respond to emergencies.
Errors related to student transportation present additional and significant risks. Failure to maintain a valid Class 4 driver’s license, to follow safe driving practices, or to appropriately assess road and weather conditions may result in vehicle incidents, personal injury, or loss of life. Unsafe transport of students to and from field sites could expose individuals to serious physical harm and substantially increase institutional liability.
Supervision Received
Reports to the Department Head and Administrative Manager.
Supervision Given
May supervise graduate/undergrad student workers, teaching assistants.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters or PhD in forestry or related field is preferred.
• Obtaining and maintaining certification as a Level 3 First Aid Attendant is required
• Obtaining and maintaining a Class 4 driver’s license is required.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• High level of motivation and ability to learn and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with current relevant safety regulations both UBC and WorksafeBC.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Senior Business Analyst
The University of British Columbia
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level E
Job Title
Senior Business Analyst
Department
OCIO | Program Delivery | Project Management Office
Compensation Range
$9,859.25 - $15,380.75 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
January 29, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
October 31, 2026
This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment, for a duration of 12 months.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Office of the CIO (OCIO) has an extensive list of investment requests for IT enabled projects from across the University. The execution of the portfolio of projects extends out over at least the next five years, and new projects are being added to the pipeline on a regular basis. The execution of each project within the portfolio is approximately one year and the resources from each project will transition from one project to next upon completion of the delivery of each project. These projects will be managed within the Program Delivery office. The Program Delivery office is seeking a Senior Business Analyst.
The Senior Business Analyst analyzes business needs and develops overall strategies for how automated systems can be used to support the short- and long-term direction of the business.
The Senior Business Analyst provides expertise in the areas of business process discovery and definition, requirements definition, analysis and design, configuration, implementation, testing, training, facilitation and documentation to deliver enterprise solutions to the UBC community. The Senior Business Analyst will own and drive the business analysis process. The Senior Business Analyst will be expected to manage portions of the project life cycle in regards to the business analysis phases including preparing project plans, schedules and strategies, and communicating status, risks, issues and decisions to project managers.
Organizational Status
The Senior Business Analyst works within the project team that consists of developers, functional experts, and other project specialists, and reports directly to the Senior PMO Operations Manager. The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with senior leadership and staff in other administrative and academic units.
Work Performed
Specific Duties:
• Plan, organize, manage, monitor and be responsible for the business analysis activities of projects.
• Understand business context, project justification, business goals, and priorities and update and maintain documentation on such.
• Understand and apply business architecture concepts to ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals, outcomes and business value.
• Recommend types of working groups, and leads working groups to support the discovery and analysis of business processes and requirements and the design of new solutions.
• Document current state business process, capture issues and opportunities and understand proposed future state, identifying gaps to achieve that state.
• Develop business requirements documents, solutions requirements documents, functional requirements.
• Partner with and support architects in the creation of current and future state architecture.
• Create process maps, data maps, data model, data flow diagrams and work with and support data architects.
• Collaborate with integration architects to design integrations.
• Prepare RFPs, including functional and non-functional requirements.
• Participate in developing RFP scoring mechanisms and facilitating and managing the scoring processes.
• Recommend options for the implementation of business solutions.
• Support change management by working with change management teams, creating training materials, and managing training when required.
• Provide guidance and leadership to testing teams (end users etc.) and/or develops user test cases and validates test results during user acceptance testing, system acceptance testing and operational acceptance testing.
• Lead and conduct workflow and gap analysis for operational support processes.
• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of the university's technical and business environment.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the business analysis methodology via recommendations and suggestions, lessons learned and working groups.
• Advise and mentor project teams on various methodologies including waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Lead, mentor and coach other Business Analysts on process, techniques, and good practices and provide guidance on project specific situations.
• Actively seeks ongoing career development through self-motivated professional development in the field of business analysis.
Core Duties:
• Analyzes business needs utilizing a structured requirements process (gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes).
• Develops overall strategies and provides advice on options, risks and costs versus benefits.
• Communicates with stakeholders of varying technical ability and subject matter expertise and explains services to clients of all management levels to ensure they have a clear understanding of IT roles, processes, and activities.
• Manages liaison relationship with clients to ensure technical solutions meet user needs.
• Conducts feasibility studies and drafts proposals for evaluation by appropriate users and managers.
• Develops and assists in the presentation of business cases.
• Leads short and long-term planning sessions to implement integrated business process improvements.
• Identifies, elicits, and documents business requirements, defines business rules and communicates requirements for the implementation of business solutions.
• Prepares functional, system and program specifications bridging multiple projects.
• Reviews test plans and monitors the testing process to ensure that business results are adequately tested with minimal risk.
• Procures technical assistance to help in problem resolution.
• Provides technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to less-experienced individuals.
• Maintains appropriate professional designations and up-to-date knowledge of current information technology techniques and tools.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Information Technology plays a key role in enabling the University to achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's leading universities. The Senior Business Analyst plays a significant role in the implementation of enterprise-wide systems and processes. Should these projects not be completed successfully or the results not support the activities of the University, this would compromise the University's ability to achieve its strategic goals and vision. Inability of systems and processes to support the University's needs could seriously compromise daily business and activities at the University.
This position must assume responsibility for project decisions that could have significant financial impact on the University. This position must be able to foresee potential problems before they occur and take corrective action.
Supervision Received
The Senior Business Analyst works within the project team that consists of developers, functional experts, and other project specialists, and reports directly to the Senior PMO Operations Manager, while working closely with senior leadership and staff in other administrative and academic units.
Supervision Given
Plans, directs and supervises work of project team members, such as other business analysts, consultants, quality assurance analysts, and other staff assigned to the project.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of eight years of related experience including at least two years of managerial experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in an IT or Business Administration related discipline preferred.
• Project Management Professional designation is an asset.
• Change Management professional designation is an asset.
• Business Analysis professional designation is an asset.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Experience with implementing Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Recruitment Systems, Salesforce, APIs, MuleSoft, Utility Management Systems, Student Information Systems, Workday or other similar off-the- shelf (COTS).
• Project experience in a higher-education environment, policy and regulatory compliance situations is an asset.
• Experience demonstrates progressive responsibility, preferably in a university or other public sector environment.
• Experience with preparing RFPs, managing RFIs/RFPs for evaluation, selection and procurement of products and/or services from vendors.
• Experience in change management, data management, and solution and enterprise architecture.
• Technical expertise and experience in Information technology project management of large scale, commercial, off-the- shelf (COTS) systems including related experience in managing systems development, enterprise architecture, and business process change, quality assurance and testing as it applies to COTS and custom systems, data migration and systems integration.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage responsibilities and tasks to meet time sensitive, critical deadlines.
• Intermediate knowledge of applications development methodologies, as well as development and implementation best practices, "rules of thumb", and benchmarks.
• An understanding of key trends and players in the IT industry.
• Effective leadership, consulting, consensus building, conflict resolution, and negotiation and team-building skills are an asset.
Collaboration - Identifies and improves communication to bring conflict within the team into the open and facilitate resolution. Openly shares credit for team accomplishment. Monitors individual and team effectiveness and recommends improvement to facilitate collaboration. Considered a role model as a team player. Demonstrates high level of enthusiasm and commitment to team goals under difficult or adverse situations; encourages others to respond similarly. Strongly influences team strategy and processes.
Communication for Results - Converses with, writes strategic documents for, and creates/delivers presentations to internal business leaders as well as external groups. Leads discussions with senior leaders and external partners in ways that support strategic planning and decision-making. Seeks a consensus with business leaders. Debates opinions, tests understanding, and clarifies judgments. Identifies underlying differences and resolves conflict openly and empathetically. Explains the context of multiple, complex interrelated situations. Asks searching, probing questions, plays devil's advocate, and solicits authoritative perspectives and advice prior to approving plans and recommendations.
Problem-Solving - Diagnoses problems using formal problem-solving tools and techniques from multiple angles and probes underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions. Proactively anticipates and prevents problems. Devices facilitates buy-in, makes recommendations, and guides the implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues that cross organizational boundaries and are unclear in nature. Identifies potential consequences and risk levels. Seeks support and buy-in for problem definition, methods of resolution, and accountability.
Accountability - Sets enhanced objectives for self and others. Monitors performance trends and identifies opportunities to improve standards. Provides regular feedback and suggests alternative approaches necessary to ensure that organizational objectives and superior standards are achieved. Delegates responsibility and reallocates resources as needed to ensure that priorities are met for initiatives within the area of responsibility.
Analytical Thinking - Determines criteria for assessing issues and opportunities. Establishes clear goals and priorities needed to assess performance. Identifies relationships and linkages between different information sources. Anticipates issues that are not readily apparent on the surface. Identifies root causes and effects. Establishes clear goals and priorities. Anticipates potential problems and develops solutions needed to resolve them. Systemically analyzes relationships between apparently independent problems and issues. Reviews and cross-reviews reports. Identifies trends as well as isolated events. Translates analytical reports into management presentations, and provides guidance to resolve issues. Anticipates the possible outcome of potential solutions. Identifies areas of significant concern or opportunity. Probes and initiates research to identify critical problems.
Business Enterprise Knowledge - Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of process-based solutions that cross organizational lines. Creates business case for investment in process and technological enhancements. Sets clear explanations for the integration and alignment of technology and business functions, focusing on the strategic value provided.
Team Lead; Regular Part Time
The University of British Columbia
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
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• * Job Category
• * CUPE 116## Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Hostess/Host - Food Serv.### ##
• * Job Title
• * Team Lead (Regular Part Time)### ##
• * Department
• * Residence Dining Front-of-House | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services### ##
• * Compensation Range**$24.00 - $25.27 CAD Hourly### ##
• * Posting End Date
• * February 7, 2026
• * Note:
• * Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
• * Job End Date
• * Ongoing*This Job
Requisition is for ten (10) vacancies.
• At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.
Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
• * Job Summary
• * Assists Food Services Supervisors and unit managers with the service elements of peak dining periods in residence. Monitors the work of staff including Sales Associates, Dishwashers and student workers. Provides support for guest inquiries and ensures that the floor is adequately stocked and prepared for service.
• * Organizational Status
• * Reports to Food Service Supervisors and or Unit Manager.
• * Work Performed
• ** Acts as primary liaison for service provision, guest inquiries and staff deployment, working with the supervisor during peak service times.
• Under the guidance of the Food Services Supervisors, monitors work assignments of staff on the front line or service line and redeploy or respond to changing needs or replenishment requirements during pre-service preparations as well as during peak service periods.
• Monitors work of service staff to ensure service expectations are met. Works with Sales Associates, dishwashers, student workers and culinary staff to deliver expectations and consults with the Food Services Supervisors to resolve any issues or answer any inquiries from the guest.
• Monitors service staff breaks to ensure sufficient coverage during peak times of service.
• Assists with service by helping with classification specific duties as needed.
• Reports any issues, feedback or suggestions to the shift supervisor prior to end of shift.
• Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job.
• * Consequence of Error/Judgement
• * Makes minor decisions related to allocation of work of service staff and area cleanliness; errors in decision making may negatively impact customer service.
• * Supervision Received
• * Works under general supervision and from verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• * Supervision Given
• * Allocates work, provides instruction and monitors the work of food service staff.
• * Minimum Qualifications
• * High school graduation, Food Safe level 1 and Serving It Right certificates and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• * Preferred Qualifications
• * Awareness of climate action objectives, with an understanding and belief in their importance, while critically thinking about its integration within strategic business goals.
Supervisory or leadership experience in a service environment. Ability to make accurate and rapid calculations. Ability to work within a team environment and provide direction on service procedures to staff in a residence dining environment. Effective communication, customer service and supervisory skills.
Ability to work flexible hours.
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EDI Manager
UBC
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Administration, Level B
Job Title
EDI Manager
Department
Administration | School of Population and Public Health | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
January 30, 2026
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager provides strategic project coordination and support for EDI initiatives for the School to foster a respectful learning and work environment and to promote equity, diversity and inclusion. This position works towards identifying Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) priorities, bringing awareness of power imbalance, bullying and harassment, racism, unequal and inequitable treatment, and all forms of behavioural and discriminatory attitudes to overcome differences and to promote a healthy and respectful workplace environment for all. The EDI Manager, with the SPPH REDI Committee, leads the planning, developing, delivering, and evaluation of a range of proactive and responsive dialogue and conflict transformation initiatives, including workshops, trainings, dialogue spaces, conflict coaching, mediation and restorative group processes. They bring advanced expertise in trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and equity-focused approaches to conflict engagement.
The role works closely with the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office to inform all decision-making within SPPH. The EDI Manager establishes relationships across the School and its partners to ensure consistency of practice and adheres to UBC regulations, policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have lived experience of equity issues and a deep understanding of EDI that they will bring to the role. Partnering to educate, advise, guide and champion behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, equity and action within the School.
Organizational Status
The EDI Manager works collaboratively with SPPH staff, faculty, students, student organizations, partners internal and external to UBC, and various units within the University. This role directly reports to the SPPH Director and Associate Director, Education and administratively reports to the Director of Administration. The incumbent works closely with the MHA Program Director and MHA Program Manager, as well as other SPPH Program Directors and managers as needed.
Housed within the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an innovative School that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions: Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; Global and Environmental Health; Health in Populations; and Health Services and Policy. The resulting mix of professions and disciplines is seen as a means of connecting individuals and learners to galvanize the relationship between health research, public health and health services and to enhance learning.
Work Performed
EDI Advising and Support:
• Acts as an advisor to SPPH leadership, staff, faculty and students to identify and assess needs, and to plan and develop actionable and sustainable organizational change strategies and initiatives related to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion across units in SPPH.
• In consultation and collaboration with leadership, management teams and other relevant groups, takes the lead on providing coaching/advice to staff, faculty and students to build leadership capacity, improve equity and inclusion initiatives, and foster quality improvement.
• Significantly influences functional strategy by working with senior leadership and the SPPH REDI Committee to develop and implement initiatives within the overall context of the School, Faculty of Medicine and the University's strategic plans. Contributes to the development of documents framing best practices, standards, processes and resources related to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into the School. This requires proactive involvement in strategic planning, goal setting, and change initiatives specific to equity, diversity and inclusion for SPPH within SPPH and FoM’s EDI framework and plans.
• In partnership with relevant groups and initiatives (including the FoM Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office, etc., leads the development of comprehensive sustainable solutions for projects, including appropriate knowledge management, governance, community engagement structures, change management, and training needs to ensure long-term, sustainable organizational change.
• Builds and facilitates meaningful relationships, collaborations and engagement between staff, faculty, students, SPPH leadership, other equity, diversity and inclusion-seeking service providers, units and faculties on campus and with the broader external community in order to nurture and sustain effective partnerships. Collaborates and consults with Indigenous students, faculty, staff, communities and partners following their unique protocols.
• Takes a proactive and strategic approach to assist in shifting culture through policies, programs, training and procedures; identifies organizational impacts, processes, governance and factors that could impact the successful implementation of change efforts.
• Provides reports and updates on change initiatives, including the provision of success metrics, tangible outcomes resulting from change planning, and options for problem resolution to the SPPH Director and Director of Administration.
• Performs other duties as required.
Mediation and Support:
• Leads restorative processes that helps individuals and communities of students, faculty, and staff address harm, build accountability, and foster reintegration through facilitated dialogue and education.
• Exercises a very high level of judgment and ability to navigate multi-partial perspectives, often with heightened expectations around personal and confidential information.
• Mediates equity-based interpersonal/group conflicts and facilitates conversations across difference, attending to both interpersonal/group dynamics and the structural conditions that underpin conflict.
SPPH Committee Leadership and Membership:
• Engages with the SPPH REDI Committee, including managing and leading the committee as appropriate.
• Attends School Management Committee (SMC) meetings on an as needed basis.
• Advises and serves on relevant staff and faculty committees within SPPH (including faculty recruitments) and the University; leads the creation of a community of practice for the School.
• Participates as a member of FoM and UBC REDI communities of practice/networks.
Educational Support:
• Develops, coordinates and facilitates programs and educational initiatives in the School, such as forums, presentations, lectures and workshops for the SPPH community on matters pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion that enhance the experiences of diverse populations in the School community.
• Leads and facilitates collaborative processes with academic, administrative and research partners across the School to develop, implement, and evaluate diversity and inclusion plans, approaches, and projects. This includes:
• Partners with Division Heads and leads of research centres and units in SPPH to assess facilitation and education needs of their particular units and designs appropriate interventions tailored to the assessment.
• In collaboration with relevant groups, identifies opportunities for advancement, training and development of skills, resources, or materials that enhance or strengthen the ability to deliver services, programs, and experiences for diverse students, faculty and staff.
Masters of Health Administration (MHA) Program Support:
• Plans and delivers MHA REDI orientation and events, including ongoing workshops for students and faculty.
• Reviews MHA curriculum and identifies opportunities to advance EDI in course design, content and assessment.
• Develops resources that can be used by MHA instructors to integrate EDI into their curriculum.
• Plans, tests and refines strategies for approaching diversity, equity and inclusion in the admissions process.
• Joins MHA staff meetings as required.
• Partners with other SPPH Program Directors and the Associate Director, Education to undertake similar activities with other SPPH graduate programs.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The EDI Manager acts collaboratively and within broad guidelines. The EDI Manager represents the School when completing projects and engaging with partners, both inside and outside of the University. The incumbent must exercise initiative and sound judgment in making decisions and planning and executing services and programs. Must demonstrate tact, sensitivity and confidentiality in dealing with faculty, staff and students. Failure to perform effectively would cause significant loss of credibility and undermine support from the SPPH community, including internal and external collaborators, partners, and senior administration. The incumbent works with other units and partners and is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Delays may result in loss of opportunity, funding or stature of the School, Faculty of Medicine and the University.
This position will be responsible for access, collection, use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996) and other UBC privacy and security policies. This position requires employees to work under strict confidentiality requirements; internal procedures and policies to protect personal information must be followed and adherence to these requirements will be regularly reviewed by the employer.
Supervision Received
The EDI Manager reports directly to the SPPH Director and Associate Director, Education and administratively reports to the Director of Administration. The role works closely with the MHA Program Director and MHA Program Manager for MHA work. The EDI Manager works with considerable latitude and work is reviewed in terms of achievement of specific goals.
Supervision Given
Supervises temporary employees and/or student employees. Advises SPPH leadership, faculty, staff and students. Provides orientation, training and direction to staff, faculty and students on initiatives and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
• Post-graduate certification in a relevant discipline (e.g., law, education, psychology, social work) and several years of specialization in intergroup dialogue, conflict facilitation, restorative justice, mediation, or related practices. Experience in a health professional environment preferred.
• Demonstrated fluency in equity-centered frameworks including anti-oppression, critical interculturalism, decolonization, and trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated training and experience in equity, diversity, inclusion or intercultural competencies in related disciplines and experience moving EDI issues forward. Demonstrated ability to envision, implement and assess innovative programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and delivering institutional educational programs related to EDI, interpersonal/group dialogue, conflict engagement, and restorative/transformative justice. Background in adult education or student development is ideal.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with Indigenous partners and demonstrated knowledge of human rights, the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, In Plain Sight Report, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and UNDRIP legislation.
• Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills, analytical thinking skills, and the ability to build rapport with students, staff, faculty and community partners.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills including the ability to effectively execute directives, policies and strategies, as well as the ability to make sound judgments and careful evaluations of alternatives in the absence of specific policies.
• High level of professional judgement and strong interpersonal skills in managing extremely sensitive, personal and confidential situations and the ability to hold space for emotionally charged conversations with empathy and clarity. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback, engaging in team-based reflection, and addressing interpersonal/group conflict constructively.
• Ability to work with multiple partners across campus and at times with the greater community, and to develop and sustain effective and collaborative partnerships.
• Proven ability to take direction, lead others and to function as an effective team member.
• Flexibility to attend some programs, events and conferences scheduled outside of standard university hours of operation, including evenings and weekends.
• Limited off-campus travel may be required.
Administrative Coordinator - Developmental
UBC
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 2950
Job Profile
CUPE 2950 Salaried - Admin Coord - Med Dept (Gr8)
Job Title
Administrative Coordinator - Developmental Pediatrics
Department
Human Resources and Administration | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
November 27, 2024
• *Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
• *Note**: Only the Full Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides senior level administration support (Academic and Clinical) to the division of Developmental Pediatrics at Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children's Hospital. This position works independently under minimum supervision and is required to make independent decisions using judgment based on knowledge of academic principles and processes at UBC and clinical operations and processes at PHSA.
This position works in the office of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at BC Children's Hospital. Work space consists of a secretarial desk and computer with adjustable chair in an open office space.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
Interacts with department faculty, staff and trainees at all levels. Key role is to support the Division Head of Developmental Pediatrics and collaborate with the administration support for the Senior Medical Director of Child and Rehabilitation. Ensuring also excellent communication, budgetary monitoring and coordination of the Sunny Hill Foundation dollars that relate to the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and our research initiatives.
WORK PERFORMED
Division Admin
- Provides senior administrative support and clinical support for Head of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics; such as preparing agendas and presentation material, taking and transcribing minutes, and making arrangements for clinical faculty functions.
- Processes documentation and arranges interviews for recruitment of faculty for the Division.
- Coordinates travel and accommodation for Division physicians attending conferences and outreach clinics.
- Maintains electronic schedule for the Head. Books all appointments and meetings as required and can prioritize key meetings to schedule or delay.
- Liaises with external organizations regarding issues such as sponsorship, fundraising, arranging guest speakers, and coordinating workshops, or special events.
- Manages physician's MSP billing and maintains all related records.
- Creates, amalgamates & coordinates monthly on call schedule for physician, fellows and residents.
- Coordinates annual faculty evaluations.
- Organizes new hires with all related licenses, appointments, training and initial meetings.
- Works closely with Division Administration Education Coordinator and can assist in their absence with all scheduling and educational activities such as CME/Evaluations/Coordination.
PHSA Clinical Administration
- Ensures Division and Clinical operations are in line with PHSA policies and operations.
- Ensures that the workforce planning tool is up to date as new hires or leaves occur.
- Coordinates divisional orientation for new staff, faculty and trainees at all levels in collaboration with key program managers.
- Responds to non-routine clinical and patient enquires.
- Addresses clinic and patient booking issues in case of MD absence or change.
- Coordinates clinic schedules for absences.
Finances
- Monitors budgets that relate to Developmental Pediatrics, CyDis RI and Foundation accounts with quarterly summaries and reviews with the Division Head and Senior Medical Director.
- Oversees clinical, departmental and research finances of the Division and subsequent transactions.
- Coordinates payments to vendors, deposit of cheques, and transfer of funds between accounts.
- Has signing authority to order equipment or supplies, and create purchase orders for Division.
• *Office Coordination for the Division**:
- Liaises with various departments of C&W, BCCHRI, UBC.
- Trouble-shoots office issues and resolves issues as they arise.
- Coordinates purchase orders required for specific vendors.
- Coordinates purchase and repair of equipment.
- Maintains office equipment and coordinates upgrades when required.
- Initiates IT requests, photo ID requests, and coordinate access for new staff.
- Liaise with maintenance, housekeeping and procurement departments.
- Ensures that the Divisional activities functions smoothly and efficiently.
- Provides coverag
Coordinator, Office Administration & Member Engagement, Pensions
University of British Columbia
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 2950
Job Profile
CUPE 2950 Salaried - Administrative Support 5 (Gr9)
Job Title
Coordinator, Office Administration & Member Engagement, Pensions
Department
Leadership | Pension Office | Central Human Resources
Compensation Range
$4,959.00 - $5,532.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
January 6, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
There are two openings for this position.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The UBC Staff and Faculty Pension Plans (together “the Plans”) are among the most valued benefits offered by UBC. They help staff and faculty invest and save for their financial future and retirement. Both Plans are administered by the UBC Pension Administration Office (PAO) under the direction of the Staff Pension Board and the Faculty Pension Board (together “the Pension Boards”) and in partnership with the Vice President, Human Resources (VPHR) unit.
The UBC Staff Pension Plan is a target benefit plan with almost 19,000 members and an asset value of approximately $2.6 billion. The UBC Faculty Pension Plan is a defined contribution pension plan with just over 7,200 members and an asset value of approximately $3.2 billion.
The Coordinator, Office Administration & Member Engagement, Pensions plays a significant role in being responsible for coordinating the procedures and processes of the Pension Administration Office in support of the UBC Faculty and Staff Pension Plans, with the primary responsibilities of:
Preparing electronic board packages for the Pension Board meetings as well as assisting with creating, drafting and compiling pension materials for UBC Board of Governor meetings;- Coordinating member engagement and communications projects and activities; and- Overseeing day-to-day office administration activities to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
The Coordinator ensures effective execution of cyclical processes and procedures as it relates to the Pension Board meetings and will play a key role in organizing tasks and projects with overlapping deadlines. The Coordinator has strong communication skills, is approachable, flexible and comfortable interacting with directors, managers, staff, members, service vendors and other stakeholders. Being proactive, prioritizing deadlines, having strong organizational skills, and paying attention to detail and accuracy are essential to this role.
Organizational Status
This position reports to the Manager, Communications & Member Engagement, Pensions. They receive instructions from the Director, Pensions and the Executive Directors.
Works closely and collaboratively with the other Coordinator, Office Administration & Member Engagement, Pensions, members of the Communications and Engagement Team, and the managers in the PAO.
Work Performed
- Pension Board and Executive Support_
Pension Board meetings occur every 6 to 8 weeks for both Plans. Board Sub-committee and other consultant meetings may occur up to a few times each month.- Responsible for the complex and cyclical process of preparing electronic Pension Board meeting packages including identifying agenda items to be brought forward, preparation of the agenda, drafting and circulating minutes and other materials, preparing and assisting with drafting reports and information to go to the Staff and Faculty Pension Boards, posting materials to the Pension Board portal via SharePoint, and tracking directives and action items as determined at Board meetings ensuring that action items are followed up on.- Works closely with the Executive Directors and the Director, Pensions in identifying and establishing priority tasks and agenda items for Pension Board meetings; ensures that the full administration and organization of Board meetings are executed to a high standard.- Assists with creating and coordinating pension materials and documents for the UBC Board of Governor meetings and filing reports on the shared drives.- Oversees and records attendance of Board meetings; coordinates registration for conferences and seminars for Board members and PAO staff, identifying and communicating high priority requests, and coordinating with other schedules.- Organizes the full range of board meetings logistics such as catering, visitors, testing and setting up laptops and video conferencing equipment, and ensuring technical support is available if it should be needed.- Coordinates the election processes for the Pension Board elections in conjunction with UBC Elections.- Provides wide ranging support to the Executive Directors, the Pension Boards, the Director, Pensions,
Receptionist (6 month contract)
Compass Group
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Why work with Eurest Services? Imagine working in a place where talented people come together and share an unrelenting passion. Whether we’re providing solutions for a single site or serving a multi-facility organization, we take pride in every aspect of our work. No job is too big. No detail is too small. We’re more than an industry-leading provider, we’re an industry-leading team. Join us.
Job Summary
Now, if you were to come on board as a Receptionist, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
• Reception – direct and assist visitors, answer incoming calls and direct as appropriate to head office employees (300+ extensions), units, or other regional offices.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail.
• Process incoming/outgoing courier shipments.
• Ensure lunchroom and serveries are maintained – kitchen and coffee service supplies inventoried and stocked.
• Place orders for office supplies and receive all deliveries related to Office Services.
• Input and track purchase summaries for all invoices related to Office Services.
• Work with the Office Services team to ensure day-to-day functions of the office run smoothly, such as office equipment operation, maintenance requests, etc.
Think you have what it takes to be our Receptionist? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:
• Intermediate MS Office and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage projects.
• Office support experience in a corporate office environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience would be an asset.
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
Food Services Manager, Healthcare
Compass Group Canada
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine working in a place that brings out the best in you and helps others feel right at home. We provide an environment that balances independence with support. We customize our care, so that it’s right for our residents and their loved ones. A funny thing happens when we encourage our residents to engage and enjoy—we do the same. This is healthy living at its finest. Join us.
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Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000
The salary range represents Compass Group Canada’s pay grade range for this position in the primary work location. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic market conditions. The range disclosed does not reflect total compensation, which may include benefits or other incentives where applicable.
Job Summary
Now, if you were to come on board as a Food Service Manager we’d ask you to do the following for us:
• Determines departmental goals and objectives in keeping with organizational and departmental philosophy.
• Develops service operating, and capital budgets. Utilizes data to manage area of responsibility.
• Direct department activities and maintain highest quality service standards.
• Maintain compliance with industry, company, and legislative standards.
• Supervise all phases of operational planning and expenditures, inventory management, procurement budgeting, costing, and financial reporting.
• Ensures that food safety is treated as a priority in all department activities.
• Ensures diets in acute care meet the nutritional standards as set out in the contract and adhering to any provincial or health authority standards, as applicable.
• Establishes effective relationships and coordinates service with those of other departments.
• Attends interdepartmental meetings.
• Evaluates performance of direct subordinates, documenting concerns and progress.
Think you have what it takes to be our Food Service Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:
• At least five years of leadership experience in healthcare food services in a labour environment.
• Current active status as Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM).
• Degree or diploma in: Food and Nutrition Management, Business Administration, or Hotel and Restaurant Management.
• Proficiency in dietary software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven excellence in fiscal management of departmental budgets, contracts and project costs.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically / conceptually and evidence of achieving collaborative results across various departments and disciplines.
• Current with the latest innovative trends in patient food services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop direct reports and frontline staff during times of change and shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and people skills
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
Library Circulation Assistant (Evening and Weekends)
UBC
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 2950
Job Profile
CUPE 2950 Salaried - Pub Svc Library Asst 2 (Gr4)
Job Title
Library Circulation Assistant (Evening and Weekends)
Department
UBC Library | Music, Art & Architecture | Circulation
Compensation Range
$4,281.00 - $4,386.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
January 30, 2026
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
position function:
Works at the Circulation Desk of the Music, Art & Architecture (MAA) Library providing basic to moderately complex circulation, information and reference services. Participates in collections maintenance, equipment maintenance, and office administration. Oversees the work of student assistants as it relates to stack maintenance on evenings and weekends. Works the closing and weekend shifts on a Sunday to Thursday rotation.
working relationships:
Works under the direction of the MAA Library Manager. Maintains close working relationships with staff and librarians in the MAA Library, the Chapman Learning Commons (CLC), ASRS/PARC, other UBC Library branches/units, and the public. Assists in training and overseeing student assistants on evenings and weekends.
DUTIES:
1. Acts as an initial resource person by performing duties such as providing information to patrons, responding to inquiries and complaints, and resolving disputes.
2. Assists in the resolution of moderately complex problems in the areas of circulation, reserves, stack maintenance, and reference.
3. Works at the Circulation Desk providing services including charging, discharging and renewals. Places holds, traces, recalls, and rush cataloguing requests. Accepts and processes cash and debit/credit payments for library products and fines. Verifies floats and operates the cash register and debit machine. Processes refunds. Clears hold shelf of expired requests.
4. Answers directional, policy and general information questions regarding library holdings in person, by telephone and by email. Explains and enforces library policies and procedures. Interprets patron and/or circulation records. Demonstrates how to navigate UBC Library catalogue and website. Directs patrons to known resources to meet information needs. Locates books, journal articles, and other materials, verifies and completes bibliographic citations, and finds potential interlibrary lenders. Refers complex questions and all fine reductions, cancellations or increases to senior library assistants.
5. Provides basic to moderately complex reference assistance to patrons at the Circulation Desk when the Reference Desk is closed. This includes: asking questions to assist in assessing user needs, directing patrons to necessary resources, demonstrating how to navigate and use the UBC Library website, and demonstrating how to search for needed information in a range of formats. Refers complex questions to appropriate librarian.
6. Monitors security gates and building alarms. Provides assistance or access to disabled users, couriers, building operations and campus security. Opens and closes the library. Jointly responsible for safety and security of library occupants and facilities on evenings and weekends. Receives reports of thefts and incidents in the Library. Contacts Plant Operations to deal with Trouble Calls. Contacts Patrol and RCMP when dealing with serious patron or building security problems.
7. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate services by retrieving and storing items in the ASRS, evenings, weekends and during exceptional circumstances.
8. Collects, sorts, shelves, shelf reads, arranges, moves and straightens stack materials. Processes traces and searches prepared lists of materials.
9. Oversees the work of student assistants as it relates to stack maintenance on evenings and weekends.
10. Checks regularly to ensure photocopiers, public printers, and scanners in the division are in good working order. Provides assistance with printing, copying and scanning-including, assisting patrons with Pay for Print issues, problem cards, refund situations, and any questions pertaining to print, copy and scanning functions. Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of photocopiers and printers. Reports maintenance issues to service technicians or appropriate library staff.
11. Accesses online bibliographic records and using the appropriate program generates spine labels for catalogued, and, as required, uncatalogued materials. Using techniques approved by the Preservation Office, removes old spine labels and applies new labels to materials as required.
12. Provides back up for mail room delivery as needed.
13. Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job.
exercising judgement/impact of decisions:
Work is monitored to ensure adherence to established work policies. Tasks are clearly defined and unusual problems are referred to the MAA Manager. Organization and prioritization of work to accomplish goals is expected. Independent action is sometimes required during evening and weekend shifts, but work is usually performed according to established policies and procedures. Consequences of inappropriate judgement are adverse patron relations requiring the intervention by the Manager to deal with repercussions. Error of judgment in emergencies could result in delays or an escalation of the situation. Failure to secure the library could leave the building, the collection and its users vulnerable.
supervision received:
Position is accountable to the Manager of the Music, Art and Architecture Library. Works independently with minimal supervision on evenings and weekends. Performance reviews conducted by the MAA Manager.
supervision given:
Oversees the work of student assistants on evenings and weekends.
minimum qualifications:
High school graduation, plus two year Library Technician diploma, plus two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of library policies, procedures and circulation services. Ability to understand bibliographic records and to use on-line searching protocols. Ability to interpret and apply library policies with consistency. Must be able to type 40 wpm and to operate the normal range of library equipment. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, library database applications at an intermediate level. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Voyager(ILS) systems preferred). Effective oral and written communication. Ability to recognize, respect and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Takes initiative in learning about language and issues relating to equity and diversity. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships and engage in workplace culture. Ability to recognize and appreciate the contributions of colleagues. Committed to demonstrating respect to colleagues at every level by trusting in their abilities and knowledge to perform their roles and earning respect through meeting commitments. Models and demonstrates good communication through active listening and appreciative inquiry and open to providing and receiving timely, constructive feedback. Listens to, encourages and expresses creative and innovative ideas. Open to experiment and improvise with new ways of approaching processes, tasks or problems. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to exercise sound judgement and tact. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to follow and carry out instructions. Ability to sort and file accurately. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of boxed materials and to push fully loaded book trucks. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Communications and Events Coordinator
University of British Columbia
**
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level A
Job Title
Communications and Events Coordinator
Department
Research | Centre for Climate Justice | Dean of Arts Office
Compensation Range
$5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
August 10, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 31, 2026
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Centre for Climate Justice (CCJ) at UBC advances the urgent social, political and economic changes necessary to address the climate crisis. By supporting collaborative, interdisciplinary and intersectional research across diverse knowledge systems, the Centre for Climate Justice at UBC is a place of mobilization - connecting critical research and community engagement to meet the demands for climate justice.
The Communications and Events Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications and knowledge mobilization plans, including developing an editorial calendar and creating associated content, coordinating CCJ campus and community engagement activities, and managing social media accounts.
Organizational Status
The Communications and Events Coordinator will report to the Senior Research Manager and receive input from the Co-Directors. This position requires collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty members, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff in other administrative and communications units, central UBC administration and communications, and external organizations. The Communications and Events Coordinator also liaises with the Arts Communications team to ensure adherence to Arts and UBC brand guidelines and communications best practices and to support a coordinated approach to the faculty-wide editorial strategy. The Communications and Events Coordinator may delegate tasks as appropriate to Administrative (CUPE 2950) staff and/or student assistants.
Work Performed
Communications- Works within Arts Communications guidelines to develop and execute strategic communications plans to support the Institute's goals and vision, including an editorial calendar.- Creates, curates, and edits a wide range of communication materials for CCJ including newsletters, blog posts, advertising copy, and social media content. Identifies the most appropriate communication channel for communication messages and distributes and implements as needed. Provides research and fact-checking support where needed.- Identifies, supports, and executes media outreach opportunities including liaising with UBC Media Relations, directly pitching to and working with media, and organizing member participation in such opportunities.- Identifies opportunities for collaborations within UBC existing climate
- and sustainability-oriented organizations to share information about work and distribute shared content.- Manages the Centre’s social media channels including producing regular content, interacting with followers, and providing issues management.- Works with Senior Research Manager to create website content, maintenance and updates, including monitoring content to ensure that it is current and meets UBC and Faculty of Arts Branding, web, and marketing guidelines.- Manages public relations activities in conjunction with Senior Research Manager and co-directors, as well as senior university administrators, faculty and outside organizations, including the government, non-profit sector partners, and research groups.- Provides strategic recommendations and advice on a variety of issues including privacy, knowledge exchange, marketing, etc.- Participates in an integrated and coordinated approach to developing communications strategies and policies and participates as an active member of the Arts Communications Network.- Drafts, copy-edits, and type-sets interim and final reports to funding agencies, donor(s), CCJ Executive Committee, and other governing units and funding agencies at and beyond UBC, in collaboration with the Senior Research Manager.- Analyzes data from Google Analytics, and other tools related to search engine optimization, social media and w
Skateboarding Instructor - Spring Break (March 16-27) - UBC Camps
UBC Camps
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted about 2 months ago
Skateboarding Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing skateboarding camps; ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to; supervising groups of children and youth ages 9-13; organizing camp supplies and equipment; set-up and clean-up duties; as well as other duties as required for camps to operate smoothly.
Description of Duties:
• Planning and facilitating age appropriate lesson plans and activities in skateboarding
• Adhering to all UBC Camp’s policies and procedures
• Supervising children and youth ages 9-13 years old
• Implementing positive behavior management strategies
• Administering care in emergency and first aid incidents, exercising sound judgement and leadership, deferring to supervisors where appropriate
• Other duties as necessary
Skills & Attributes:
• You love working with children!
• Excellent team work + communication skills
• Strong organizational + leadership skills
• Adaptable + problem solving skills
• Positive + outgoing personality
• Intrinsically motivated to ensure inclusive, quality camp experiences
• Ability to prioritize safety, while creating fun + memorable experiences
Qualifications:
• Previous coaching, work or volunteer experience with children in group settings
• Skateboarding knowledge and expertise
Prerequisites:
• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current Standard First Aid Certification with CPR-C + AED
• Ability to use personal cell phone for work purposes, including data required
Supervision Received:
This position reports directly to UBC Camps Head Instructors, with support from the UBC Camps Coordinator and UBC Camps Manager as needed. The employee works under a set of policies and procedures, and is expected to defer to the supervisor when any judgment or decision making outside these parameters is required. The role maintains regular contact with the supervisor through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
Contract Length:
March 16-20 and March 23-27, 2026. Part-time morning hours (8:15am-12:15pm).
Additional hours available in other camp areas.
Mandatory Pre-Camp Training:
• Friday March 6 Evening (In-Person)
• Saturday March 7 All Day (In-Person)
• Thursday March 12 Evening (Virtual, Zoom)
• Online Modules – flexible
Wage: $17.85 – $28.00 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and previous experience.
How to Apply:
Submit an online application ***through our website*** with: cover letter, resume, three references, your response to our prescreening question (see below) to Emily Jacobson, Coordinator – UBC Camps, Athletics and Recreation:
https://recreation.ubc.ca/2025/12/11/spring-break-camp-instructors/
Pre-Screening Application Question: Create and upload a sample lesson plan for a half day at camp (ex. 9am-12pm). Activities are of your choosing. Any further parameters, structure, theme, design and/or formatting is up to you too!
APPLY NOW:https://recreation.ubc.ca/2025/12/11/spring-break-camp-instructors/
Application Deadline: February 5, 2026 @ 11:59pm
Due to a large number of applicants, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 weeks
Pay: $17.85-$28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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