At UFV, recognizing the dedication and contributions of our employees is something we value deeply—and we haven’t forgotten you! While our Long Service Celebration traditionally takes place in May, this year’s event will be held in November. We’re also excited to share that it will be combined with our Retiree Celebration, creating an opportunity to … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who have joined us over the past few months. And congratulations to some current employees that have moved into new positions. We are very excited to have you join the UFV team. EMPLOYEES NEW TO UFV February, 2026 Renumaria Giby, Payroll Officer Hello! My name is Renu, and I work … Read more
It’s May 1 and I am officially in my last month of employment in my role as HR Operations Manager at UFV! It’s weird writing this message. I’ve seen literally hundreds of employees come and go, assisted them with their resignations and retirements, and always knew my time would come too, but it still seems … Read more
If you’ve ever submitted an HR request and wondered where it was in the process, or sent a quick follow-up just to check, you’re not alone. Many of HR’s processes have relied on PDF forms and email approvals, which can make it hard to see progress or know when something is complete. The new HR Client Portal (TDX) is … Read more
Michelle Superle is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and a Research Associate for the Food and Agriculture Institute here at UFV. Michelle is also a member of the Early Intervention Support Program (EISP), a proactive, university and union-supported program helping guide and support employees throughout their medical leave and/or accommodation. Thank you … Read more
On behalf of the Joint Professional Development Committee, below you will find clarification and information on some questions we have received this past year. Reminders for the new fiscal year effective April 1, 2026: i) Borrowing Ahead – Permanent employees are eligible to request up to two years of funding for a single event (ie: … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who have joined us in December and January. And congratulations to some current employees that have moved into new positions. We are very excited to have you join the UFV team. December, 2025 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AWARDED PERMANENT POSITIONS Shriram Gaikwad, Outreach and Support Academic Advisor PERMANENT EMPLOYEES TRANSFERED INTO NEW … Read more
Do you know someone at UFV that deserves to be recognized for their excellence in Service, Leadership, Teamwork or Indigenization & Reconciliation? Get your nominations in by Februrary 20, 2026. All the information you need to learn about these awards, who is eligible, and how to submit a nomination can be found on here on … Read more
Welcome to our next edition of Stronger Every Day – which is more than just an initiative, it’s a culture program that we felt was lacking at UFV. Our goal is simple: to create space for healthier habits, meaningful connection, and collective support by using this space for encouragement, shared goals, and real-life practices that … Read more
2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT ALLOWANCE Permanent employees that are eligible for the Training and Development Allowance must submit their claims for the 2025/2026 fiscal year by March 31, 2026. Information on the Training & Development Allowance and instructions on how to submit your claim can be found on the UFV HR website https://www.ufv.ca/hr/learning-and-development/training-and-development-allowance/ … Read more
