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University of Victoria

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PO Box 1700, Stn CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Founded in 1963, the University of Victoria offers undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 20,000 students.

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University of Victoria Students walk across the rainbow crosswalk at University of Victoria  

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 12, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why University of Victoria was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2024):

Energy Manager at University of Victoria standing in front of an eco-friendly heating cooling system  

Highlights

Industry Post secondary schools, university Established in Canada 1963 Major Canadian locations Victoria BC Full-time employees in Canada 3,185 Part-time employees in Canada 1,958 Average age of employees in Canada 43.6 years Longest serving employee 51.7 years Benefits note University of Victoria has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, reduced summer hours, earned days off program Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 75% of the premiums Mental health practitioner benefit up to $1,200 each year Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 95% of salary for 18 weeks Parental top-up (fathers) up to 95% of salary for 18 weeks Adoption top-up up to 95% of salary for 18 weeks Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 6 months Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2024):

By Kristina Leung and Stephanie Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 4, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why University of Victoria was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2024):

University of Victoria employee participates in a '5 Days of Action' event  
We’ve proven that so much can be gained when we strive to remove barriers to inclusion. In facilities management, we have taken steps to make it easier to hire, train and engage staff who are non-English speakers. As a result, we’ve recruited an even more diverse and talented group of people onto our custodial services team than ever before. And because they have other transferrable skills that are yet to be discovered, they have the potential to go on and succeed in other areas of our campus. Lawrence Lu, manager, custodial services

Highlights

Industry Post secondary schools, university Major Canadian locations Victoria BC Full-time employees in Canada 3,185 Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives office of equity and human rights, academic advisory committee on equity and diversity, Indigenous academic advisory council (forum for academic leaders, Indigenous faculty and academic staff, staff of the First Peoples’ House and Student Affairs, and Indigenous students to share recommendations to support Indigenous education, research and engagement at the university) Performance management and accountability all the deans submit an annual report to the vice-president academic and provost which includes equity and diversity initiatives (the advisor meets with deans regularly to review goals and strategies for recruitment) Employee resource groups Academic Women's Caucus (forum to discuss concerns of academic women), Faculty Disability Caucus, Minority and Indigenous Women Instructors' Network Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies office of the ombudsperson, Indigenous plan, vice-president Indigenous responsible for furthering the university's commitment to truth, respect and reconciliation, Elders' Voices program (Elders in Residence provide guidance on Indigenous ways of knowing and being), campus mental health strategy Recruitment initiatives along with templates and checklists to support fair hiring, postings are shared with organizations who support equity-seeking groups (GT Hiring Solutions, WorkBC, Inter-Cultural Association, Native Friendship Centre) Retention and development programs Indigenous employee guide to provide new hires with general information about working at the university, Central Accommodation Fund (for university employees with disabilities) Training and awareness initiatives training on mental health and well-being, gender diversity, Indigenous cultural acumen (foundational information about the colonial context, historical and current, of Indigenous Peoples in Canada), 5 Days of Action with activities to listen, reflect, dialogue, engage and show solidarity, guide on anti-racism and anti-oppression from UVic Libraries Diversity highlights First Peoples House on campus (support place for Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees to learn about Coast Salish history, protocol, culture and tradition), established the first chair in transgender studies role to foster research and scholarship, the university's libraries and archives are committed to preserving the history of transgender activists and their associated documents, publications and memorabilia, Provost's Advocacy and Activism Awards (recognizes individuals who work to address systemic or institutionalized barriers), offers the world's first Indigenous law program (students graduate with common law JD and Indigenous legal orders JID degrees that will enable them to help Indigenous Peoples and Canada build enduring political and legal relationships) Highlights from the past year launched Equity Action Plan, which includes guides and new ways to support everyone in taking action, action lab process piloted to identify a pressing equity problem, brainstorm and test solutions, two prototypes underway to explore "how might we create a hiring process where applicants feel supported, heard, valued and that they belong while creating a transparent, accountable, equitable process?"

Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 15, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why University of Victoria was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2024):

University of Victoria employee refills a reusable water bottle at an on-campus water refill machine  

Highlights

Industry Post secondary schools, university Major Canadian locations Victoria BC Full-time employees in Canada 3,185 Part-time employees in Canada 1,958 Employee green team Staff Sustainability Network (over 25 members representing 15 departments), sustainability advisory committee (comprised of employees, faculty and students), Climate Solutions Navigator Group, Res Green Team (open to students living in residence), Campus Planning Committee (advisory group that provides recommendations on the physical development of the campus), Cycling Advisory Committee, Campus Sustainability Fund Senior executive who oversees initiatives Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability Formal strategy/policy name University of Victoria Campus Plan (est. 2014), sustainability action plan, strategic framework 2018-2023 (encompasses 6 pillars including sustainable development) Publishes sustainability report yes Green highlights Campus Sustainability Fund (support for employee, student and faculty-inspired sustainability projects), Hybrid Waste-to-Energy pilot program, on-campus Dump and Run project and the Free Store (programs to collect usable goods for reuse and donation), Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Second-hand Shuffle event for collection of reusable furniture and household items for resale), 21 Days to Green Your Routine (sustainability challenge for employees and faculty), UVic Sustainability Champions Awards (for employees and undergraduate students), Fair Trade Campus designation, offers hundreds of graduate and undergraduate courses emphasizing sustainability across a range of disciplines (from ocean sciences to business to geography), Green Labs (programs to identify and reduce hazardous waste), ECO containers (reusable container program in the campus dining hall) Noteworthy initiatives campus community garden with 90 plots and includes regular gardening workshops and a bee apiary (managed in partnership with a local beekeeper), Edible Campus project (initiative to introduce food plantings across the campus), invasive species management and biodiversity enhancement projects (ongoing) Building footprint includes PV solar panels, rainwater collection, green roof, geothermal heating/cooling, electric vehicle charging stations, new campus building construction must meet LEED Gold (or better) certification standards, furniture sourcing policy (from zero-waste manufacturers, sustainably sourced wood to recyclable products), water bottle filling stations (ongoing program to upgrade water fountains), green cleaning systems Extended recycling organics, styrofoam, e-waste and small appliances, batteries, furniture, soft plastics (dedicated volunteers collect and deliver to an off-campus recycler), construction waste Commuter amenities formal campus cycling plan and cycling advisory committee, campus traffic survey (hosted every 2 years), BikeHub SPOKES program (refurbishes old bikes for loan to students and employees and hosts bike repair workshops), lockers for cyclists, adding electric vehicles to its fleet, car-sharing system (offers free $500 memberships for employees), parking for carpoolers, Bike to Work Week (community sponsor), walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, online carpool sign-up, transit subsidies Community partnerships Vancouver Aquarium (collaborates on a number of events and projects including the Ship2Shore program), Let's Talk Science (program to engage kids and educators), Bamfield Marine Science Centre, Science Venture (Actua), City of Victoria (co-signed a protocol of cooperation to collaborate on sustainability, stormwater management, and climate action initiatives), Parks Canada (installed biodiversity monitoring instruments), Race to Zero (international initiative/schedule to reduce carbon emissions)

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Employees at the University of Victoria

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Post secondary schools, university Full-time employees in Canada 2,500 to 5,000 Major Canadian locations Victoria BC Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes Typical new grad positions Administrative Assistant, Project Coordinator, Programmer, Information Technology, Database Administrator, Communications Coordinator Starting salary $35K to $40K Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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