The federal government’s 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.
The second annual report, “Putting Degrees to Work,” released by RUCBC on Dec. 1, underlines the importance of a university degree in today’s 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…
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 …
Since ‘go-live’ in 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.
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.’s six research universities, which tracks the outcomes of the graduating class of 2008.
Negotiators with the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and the University of Victoria 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 University of Victoria 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—just note the alternate spelling. Johnson, who has been working for local professional theatrical company Theatre SKAM since 2011 (associates are charmingly dubbed “SKAM artists”), 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’s 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 University of Victoria has been named one of Canada’s 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.
