The federal government鈥檚 Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) has again recognized UVic for exceeding its equity targets in three designated groups. In 2015, of our 30 research chairholders, 30 per cent were women, 23 per cent were visible minorities and 3 per cent were Aboriginal people.
聽The second annual report, 鈥淧utting Degrees to Work,鈥� released by RUCBC on Dec. 1, underlines the importance of a university degree in today鈥檚 economy.
Even for the most seasoned student, job interviews can be a harrowing experience-that's why UVic Co-op and Career launched an expanded series of mock interview clinics for co-op students this year. Beginning in 2014-15, all co-op students will compl鈥�
Since September, 67 job competitions have been completed using UVic Careers, the university's new online job management system, with almost 50 more in process as of late December. Job seekers are able to apply for jobs, save resum&e#180;s and track 鈥�
Since 鈥榞o-live鈥� in September, 67 job competitions have been completed using UVic Careers, the university鈥檚 new online job management system, with almost 50 more in process as of late December.
A B.C. university degree is a proven path to employment and a good investment in the future says a new report released today by B.C.鈥檚 six research universities, which tracks the outcomes of the graduating class of 2008.
Negotiators with the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and the 番茄社区 have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract. The agreement is now subject to ratification by both parties over the coming weeks.
Negotiators with the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and the 番茄社区 have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract.
Michael J. Prince, UVic's Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy, received the 2014 CUFA-BC Academic of the Year Award on April 23. Visit uvic.ca/news for UVic's official announcement.
Few students would be proud of being called a scam artist, but theatre grad Max Johnson is鈥攋ust note the alternate spelling. Johnson, who has been working for local professional theatrical company Theatre SKAM since 2011 (associates are charmingly dubbed 鈥淪KAM artists鈥�), is graduating this June with a double major in writing and theatre. And the practical experience he learned at Phoenix Theatre has made him a valued member of SKAM鈥檚 team.
Posting and applying for UVic jobs will soon be quicker and easier. A new online recruitment system will be available for staff job postings beginning this summer. Job seekers will be able to apply for jobs, save resum&e#180;s and track the status of their applications anywhere, anytime and from any device.
Due to technical difficulties with uHire, a temporary online job posting and application system has been introduced. A new permanent online job management system is expected to be launched in summer 2014, which will greatly improve the experience of those applying for employment at UVic as well as administrators and hiring committee members.
The 番茄社区 has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers for the third year in a row. The winners of the 2014 competition were announced Feb. 10, recognizing 55 organizations across the country for a range of exceptional initiatives to attract and retain employees from diverse communities.
All university employees are encouraged to participate in a consultation about employment equity at UVic by completing a brief online survey. UVic has retained a team of external consultants to conduct a review to ensure the university鈥檚 employment practices are fair and equitable and further our strategic plan goals. Faculty and staff can complete the online survey by April 26. The consultants are interested in hearing from any employees who wish to have input into the review.聽Visit http://web.uvic.ca/eqhr/index.htm.
For the second year in a row, the 番茄社区 has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers. The 2013 competition recognized 55 organizations that lead the nation in creating inclusive workplace cultures. UVic was one of only two Victoria organizations included on the list, and one of five in BC. The university was recognized for a variety of initiatives, including managing a mental health task force, maintaining a diversity and equity steering committee, and hosting an annual diversity research forum.
For the second year in a row, the 番茄社区 has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers. The winners of the 2013 competition were announced Feb. 19, recognizing 55 organizations that lead the nation in creating inclusive wor鈥�
