As you may be aware, UFV covers the costs of employee benefits with the exception of Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits. The premium for this benefit is paid by employees through payroll deductions. The advantage of having employee-paid premiums for LTD coverage is that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes the benefit received in the event … Read more
Your input is needed! An important survey on the future of health care availability at UFV is being conducted as part of a faculty sabbatical project, and we need employees to weigh in before August 15, 2024. Focusing on accessibility of health care for UFV students and employees, this survey seeks to determine whether medical services on-campus … Read more
As a follow up to the communication sent on March 12, 2024 we are providing an update on the Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) Transition to Manulife. The transition is on schedule and your HCSA funds will be available on Manulife’s secure portal by April 30th. As part of the transition, we suspended the submission … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who joined us in February and March, 2024 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 Albert McEwan, Maintenance Technician … Read more
This tournament is a good, old-fashioned employee fun-filled event where we can come together safely with colleagues to enjoy a day of golf, food, and laughs. Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 9:00 am Shot-Gun start (arrive early to register and warm-up) Place: Cultus Lake Golf Course, 4000 Columbia Valley Highway, Cultus Lake, … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who joined us in January, 2024 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 Shannon Wright, Assistant Professor, … Read more
2023/2024 Fiscal Year — Health Spending, Training and Development and Professional Development — Due by March 31st HSA and DTA Permanent employees that are eligible for the Health Spending Account and/or the Training and Development Allowance must submit claims for the 2023/2024 fiscal by March 31, 2024. The claim forms for Health Spending Account and … Read more
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
