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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
Looking for relevant work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op cordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and information on how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an … Read more
Dear members of the UFV Community, As the official start of the 2021 fall term approaches, UFV is committed to providing a safe return-to-campus environment as we scale up the level of on-campus activities and learning environments across all our campuses. While the pandemic has impacted all of us in a number of different ways, … Read more
The first Senate meeting for the 2021-22 Academic year is scheduled for Friday, Sept 24th, 2021 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Sept 14th at 12:00 noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca – – https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact … Read more
Are you a UFV Employee who’s thinking about earning a BIS or GSD credential? Do you have questions and want more information? Please join us on Wed, Sept 22nd at this virtual information session and learn how: – a BIS degree or GS diploma credential could ladder and prepare you for career advancement within UFV … 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 • … Read more
Research shows that the ways in which we consume information have been changing significantly as more information and content moves online. Learn the fundamentals of how to inform, instruct and inspire your website visitors. Date & Time: September 14, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Abbotsford, room A232 Facilitator: Stephanie Jantzen and Marieme … Read more
One of the primary goals of marketing is to connect in a meaningful way with your audiences. Content marketing helps you to create a deep connection based on the needs and interests of your audience, so that you become a trusted resource that people turn to repeatedly. Get an overview of content marketing and learn … Read more
This workshop provides introductory minute-taking skills in a digital environment. Participants will learn the steps in the minute-taking process including agenda, pre-meeting minutes, and minute template skills. The workshop will also focus on iCompass, an agenda and meeting management software. Date & Time: October 15th, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Online Facilitator: … Read more
UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren’t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by Sept 20th if you … Read more
Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Date & Time: October 19th, 2021 – 12:00 … Read more
Learn advanced Microsoft Word skills through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include form, index, table of contents, and tab stop creation. Review and revising documents and document protection. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by November 1st if you have specific topics you’d like covered. Date & Time: November 4th, 2021 – 12:00 PM – 1:30 pm … Read more
Many of our students are struggling with the various impacts of COVID-19 and physical distancing measures. In this session, we will discuss how to support students equitably and sustainably when our own capacity for empathy is limited. Participants will be asked to reflect upon and share their own experiences of supporting students during this time … Read more
Learn advanced skills in Microsoft Excel through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include financial functions, table creating and manipulation, PivotTables and PivotCharts, custom formatting, and consolidating data. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by November 22th. if you have specific topics you’d like covered. Date & Time: November 24th, 2021 – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: … Read more
An overview of privacy legislation in British Columbia. Topics to be discussed will include freedom of information requests, protection of privacy and a consideration of privacy issues that arise in a remote-work environment. Date & Time: October 5th, 2021 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Abbotsford, Room A203B Facilitators: Stephen Gaspar Register: Online through … Read more