Hello. I am Jason Jones, Director, Total Compensation & Systems in the Human Resources Department. I have over 20 years of experience working in Human Resources. Most of those working in Higher Education or Post Secondary Education. My career started off at a small non-profit organization that helps kids who have survived trauma, neglect, and … Read more
Well, our 2023 FSA/UFV Halloween party was another smashing success! Thank you to all that got into the festive spirit and dressed up for the occasion – you outdid yourselves this year! The costume prize winners were: Crowd Favorite: Pac Man Group (Projects Team) Most Original: Fall of Man (Doran Hoge) Best Small Group: Alumni … Read more
UFV and the FSA invite all employees to a fun-filled Halloween party on Tuesday, October 31 from 12:30 – 1:30 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 Abbotsford, Room A225 CEP, Room A1424 Pizza, pop, and dessert and prizes for the most creative costumes. RSVP to nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca Can’t wait to see you all there! NOTE: Protecting and upholding … Read more
As the holiday season is fast approaching, Human Resources has been asked to clarify the upcoming seasonal break. We are pleased to confirm that the University will close at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 and remain closed until we return in the new year on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. On behalf of the … Read more
If you are a staff member planning on submitting an application for educational leave for fall, 2024 or winter, 2025 the deadline is fast approaching. The staff educational leave program is an amazing benefit for employees who wish to further their education. Learning is significantly linked to happiness and career growth, so we are very … Read more
You are invited to the 2023 Retirement Dinner to honour 23 employees as they retire from the University of the Fraser Valley. Tuesday, Nov. 21/23 6 pm Clarion Hotel, Abbotsford Carol Ambridge Supriya Bhargavan Cathy Brooks Pamela Causton Ron Dart Eric Davis Greg Davis Susan Duncan Robert Harding Wayne Henry Gilmour Jope Randy Kelley Lucy … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who joined us in July and August as well as some current employees that have moved into new positions. And congratulations to the temporary employees that have now become permanent! We are very excited to have you join the UFV team. EMPLOYEES NEW TO UFV Congratulations to Michael Anaba, Assistant … Read more
Welcome to another exciting fitness challenge! I have planned lots of great activities for us this semester. But let’s start with the big one, the 1,000,000 step challenge! We are going back to our roots! In 1998 I developed and ran our first Employee Fitness Challenge program and it was very successful. The program ran … Read more
Submitted by Amber Johnston, Lab Instructor, School of Kinesiology, UFV Many of you will remember that an employee health and wellness survey was distributed twice over the course of spring leading into fall term. Thank you to those who took the time to complete. Your contribution to this survey is important as it provides helpful … Read more
Greetings. I am Barbara Sharp, Advisor, Conflict Resolution in the Human Resources Department. Born third generation Vancouverite, I am the “middle” child of my family of three siblings. I am single with two “four paw” children (both dogs). My house currently has my two dogs, my sister’s dog, and one rescue, so lots to love. … Read more
