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The purpose of the following survey is to gather information on the current health and wellness of UFV employees. This survey is anonymous and will be used for information purposes within the institution for implementing and prioritizing employee health and wellness. In addition, a portion of this information will be used to support kinesiology faculty … Read more
Join our group, led by Dave McGuire, as we hike up Elk Mountain. This hike is great for all skill levels. This will be a great opportunity for us to come together and do something healthy for our bodies, minds, and souls! I’m bringing a prize for all that attend as well! Sat, May 14 … Read more
We are excited to announce in Manulife Vitality group benefits — employee education series. Manulife Vitality for group benefits helps members understand their current health, social and lifestyle habits, and then offers rewards for leading a healthy lifestyle! With a variety of activities, it gives members the tools and motivation they need to help reach … Read more
Permanent employees who are eligible for the Health Spending Account and/or the Training and Development Allowance must submit claims for the 2021/22 fiscal by March 31, 2022. The claim forms for Health Spending Account and Training and Development expenses can be found on the UFV HR website: https://www.ufv.ca/hr/working-at-ufv/forms/ and account balances can be viewed by … Read more
Whitney Fordham has been selected to take on the role of Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, UFV Alumni Association. She will be the first person to hold this new position. A UFV alumna herself, Whitney has had a long and positive relationship with UFV, and is currently the Manager, Alumni Relations, a position she … Read more
People are talking more openly about mental health these days — attitudes are shifting, awareness is growing — but the work we need to do to foster safe, supportive, and mentally healthy spaces is an ongoing effort. Like our physical health, we need to take care of our mental health. And since we spend most … Read more
Join Dave McGuire as he leads us on a 3.5 hour, intermediate hike up Elk Mountain. It is suggested that you wear hiking shoes (ideally boots) and to dress in layers as we most likely will be above the snowline and it could be slippery. Trekking poles and spikes are also recommended. Bring water and … Read more
Ana Adamik has kindly offered to take a group of participants on a scenic ride on the Vedder trail. The entire loop can take up to 2 hours and participants of all riding abilities are welcome to join. The group will head out in (not too much) rain or shine on October 30 at 9:30 … Read more
Welcome to the following employees who have joined UFV or taken on a new role over the past three months August 2021 Skye Fairbairn — Building Maintenance Worker Tawney Gorrie — Department Assistant, Continuing Education Karen Hadden — Assistant, Admissions; moved from Senior Assistant, Admissions Michelle Principe — Supervisor, Accounts Payable Shalina Mudaliar — Officer, … Read more
As a UFV employee, if you have a social media account on LinkedIn, Twitter, and/or Facebook, please consider sharing posted UFV career opportunities to your network of colleagues, clients, customers, and friends to help spread the word. We want to drive applicants to ufv.ca/careers/ by spreading the word and filling vacancies with great new hires! … Read more
UFV Provost and VP Academic James Mandigo and UFV Human Resources are seeking Expressions of Interest from internal members of the UFV community to serve on Selection Advisory Committees (SACs) for two Deans who will commence five-year terms starting January 1, 2022: – Dean, Faculty of Professional Studies – Dean, (new) Faculty of Education, Community, and Human … Read more
Human Resources has been offering ongoing training sessions to train users on the functions of the new Applicant Tracking System, which has now been LIVE since January 7, 2021. Features of the new system include: Web-based posting requisition form Multi-level, online approvals, and posting tracking Online application interface for job seekers Secure resume viewing dashboard … Read more
Would you like to live a healthier life? Check out Manulife Vitality for Group Benefits Members, an app-based program that helps you know your health, improve your health and enjoy the rewards. Manulife Vitality is now available to all UFV employees with extended health care coverage. The Manulife Vitality app boosts your motivation to make … Read more
For employees scheduled to receive their Covid-19 vaccination during the workday, staff and non-teaching faculty can request time off using special leave per Article 25.7 (g) Specialist Medical Appointments. “For an employee’s non-routine, medical, dental and therapeutic appointment with a specialist where these appointments cannot be reasonably be scheduled outside of working hours.” For more … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees: April 2021 Sandrine Trichard — Coordinator, Practicum & Internship Keerthi Jijo — Business Analyst Sundeep Hans — Director, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion May 2021 Amy Tucker — Department Assistant, Faculty of Professional Studies Karli Menagh — Department Assistant, Physics Chad Riggins — Senior Analyst, Technical Systems moved from Senior … Read more