UVic has published our inaugural Pay Transparency Report. This report assesses if there is a difference between how men, women, and nonbinary people were paid at UVic. The report was created in accordance with BC鈥檚 Pay Transparency Act and adopts their metrics and structure. The report includes data collected through the Better Data Project. Be sure to complete your Better Data questionnaire to help us compile future Pay Transparency Reports.
Notices
The early days of the pandemic created a crash course in remote work. Since then, the university鈥檚 approach to workplace flexibility has evolved over time. Remote Work has been rebranded as UVic鈥檚 Flexibility Framework with an updated website and three different approaches to flexibility.
We know that conflict is a fact of life, and the strategic goals set out in our various university plans are going to require us to dialogue respectfully across difference. The Conflict toolkit is now available at uvic.ca/conflict and includes the principles and process that guide good conflict resolution as well as self-serve videos and worksheets for both individual employees and the leaders who support them.
The provincial election will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. According to the provisions of the British Columbia Election Act, employees who work a normal day shift on that day may leave to vote at 4 p.m., four hours prior to the polls closing at 8 p.m. unless other arrangements have been made.
The Long Term Disability (LTD) Trust consists of six (6) Trustees including three persons appointed by the university and three other persons, one of whom shall be elected by a vote of the Management Excluded employees of the university. An individual must be appointed to a continuing Management Excluded position, be a contributing member of the LTD Plan, and consent to the nomination in order to be eligible for election as a Member Trustee. Nomination information and forms will be e-mailed to all eligible Management Excluded staff on Monday, January 8, 2024. Information about the LTD Trust and the role of a Trustee can be found here. The deadline to return completed nomination forms to Human Resources is Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, by 4:00 P.M. Ballots and candidate biographies will then be distributed by mail to all Management Excluded employees on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 with a deadline of return by Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. The results will be communicated shortly thereafter. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer Gray, LTD Trust Secretary at (250) 721-8032 or avphrassist@uvic.ca.
Three new employee welcome events take place in person and online on January 23rd & 24th 2024: A New Indigenous Staff Welcome and Honouring Ceremony, New Employee Welcome event and Lunch for new employees. All employees are invited to participate as a witness to the Blanketing Ceremony. 2024 is the first time new Indigenous staff are invited to participate in a welcoming and honouring blanketing ceremony. All employees are invited to participate as witnesses to this ceremony. This is an incredible way to learn and participate in Coast Salish culture and protocol, which aligns with UVic鈥檚 renewed Indigenous Plan. What a special opportunity for us to engage and participate! Please visit the event website for more information about the ceremony.
As the weather gets colder and days shorter, we look for ways to warm up. The best warm-up activities are about getting engaged and finding new and interesting ways to work together and connect. Activate your senses and warm up to winter by joining us for winter learning opportunities! Registration is now open on Learning Central for our winter course offerings (January - April 2024). Please take a moment to see what is available and feel free to share information regarding learning opportunities with colleagues. Ask a friend to register with you!
Please see the CUPE 917 and CUPE 951 Holiday Closure Guidelines and circulate to staff as appropriate.
Please see the PEA Holiday Closure Guidelines and circulate to staff as appropriate.
Celebrating all UVic employees! Pop by and join in the fun at the Best-Fest Pop-up Stand. You鈥檒l find food, fun, games, connection and chances to win prizes. Come and enjoy a sweet summer treat! Wednesday, August 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Petch Fountain
Please see the PEA Holiday Closure Guidelines and circulate to staff as appropriate.
Please review the CUPE 951 and 917 Holiday Guidelines which were developed jointly with the two CUPE Locals, and which provide additional information on how the leaves of absence with pay are to be administered. Please circulate this bulletin to all CUPE 951 and 917 staff in your area of responsibility.
A Letter of Agreement (LOA) between UVic and CUPE 951 has been established that significantly improves people鈥檚 access to learning. Regular CUPE 951 employees who apply for development opportunities can now access up to $5000.00 per person on an annual basis. This is the first major update to the policy since it鈥檚 inception in 1981. The types of learning and resources people can apply for have also expanded to include equipment and technology, learning supports, travel, and personal learning opportunities. Invest in yourself! Visit /hr/pay-benefits/pro-d/ for more information, to review the policy and to download the new application form. *Applications will only be accepted for upcoming opportunities as per the CUPE 951 Career Development Fund Policy. Please contact howes@uvic.ca if you have any questions.