Mission Statement
We support individual and organizational success through best people practices, collaborative advice and education.
About Us
Located on campus adjacent to the Engineering Building and the Transit Exchange Loop, the Human Resources department is responsible for:
- the planning, implementation and management of employee relations
- employee health and wellbeing
- recruitment and employment processing
- orientation
- benefits
- training and development
- classification and compensation
For General HR Enquiries relating to the Okanagan campus, please email ubco.hr@ubc.ca however if you have a specific HR inquiry, please refer to the below table to determine your specific contact for the inquiry you have.
Who Do You Call For Assistance?
**NOTE: The Associates and Senior Associate provide support across all faculties and departments as required
Table 1 – HR Advisory Services Contacts for Departments & Faculties | |||
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Department/Faculty | Senior Manager | HR Advisor/Manager | HR Associate |
DVC & Principals Office Including: Ceremonies, University Relations Development & Alumni Relations, HR |
Kristin Cacchioni |
Terri Jones |
Nicole Yearwood |
Southern Medical Program | |||
Faculty of Health & Social Development | |||
Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies | |||
Vice Principal Research | |||
Faculty of Applied Science |
Kristin Cacchioni |
Ruth Calnan |
Jessica Zawada |
AVP Finance & Operations
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Kristin Cacchioni |
Janna Fisk |
Manveen Maadhra |
AVP Finance & Operations – Food Services |
Kristin Cacchioni |
Ruth Calnan | Brett Carter (Tanaya Marsel on leave) |
Jessica Zawada |
School of Education |
Leah Terai |
Terri Jones |
Nicole Yearwood |
AVP Student Services |
Leah Terai |
Terri Jones |
Nicole Yearwood |
Irving K. Barber School – Arts
Irving K. Barber School – Science |
Leah Terai |
Janna Fisk |
Manveen Maadhra |
Faculty of Management |
Leah Terai |
Ruth Calnan |
Jessica Zawada |
College of Graduate Studies |
Leah Terai |
Ruth Calnan |
Jessica Zawada |
Provost & Vice Principal Office Including: CTL, International, Planning & Inst’l Research, Equity, Registrars |
Leah Terai |
Janna Fisk |
Manveen Maadhra |
Library |
Leah Terai |
Janna Fisk |
Manveen Maadhra |
Table 2 – HR Advisory Services Role Summary | |
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Senior Managers Faculty and Employee Relations: Kristin Cacchioni (local 7-8296) Leah Terai (local 7-8029) |
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HR Advisors: Janna Fisk (local 7-9596) Terri Jones (local 7-8619) Ruth Calnan (local 7-9879) |
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HR Manager AVPF & O: Brett Carter (local 7-8439) |
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HR Associates: Manveen Maadhra (local 7-9285) Nicole Yearwood (local 7-8682) Jessica Zawada |
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Faculty Relations and Immigration Consultant: Trisha Kasawski (local 7-9819) (All work is campus-wide) |
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Relocation & Benefits Associate: Jacky Ivans (local 7- 8928) (All work is campus-wide) |
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Table 3 – Role Summaries for Specialist Staff | |
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Interim Executive Director, Human Resources: Kristin Cacchioni (local 7-8296) |
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Human Resources Administrative Assistant: TBD – contact Kerry Ann Kozak or Sarah Cochrane for assistance or email ubco.hr@ubc.ca for general assistance |
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Director, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office: Shilo St. Cyr (local 7-9640) Support Specialist, SPVRO: Jannah Jais (local 7-8495) Anna Stewart Zyw Educator, SVPRO: Johannah Black (local 7-9035) |
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Compensation Consultant: Angela McLean (local 7- 8582) |
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Workplace Learning & Engagement Consultant: Shannon Ballance (local 7-8349) |
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Manager, Workplace Health and Wellbeing: Carleigh Benoit on leave – please contact Sarah Cochrane |
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Wellbeing Specialist: Amanda Swoboda (local 7- 8671) |
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Workplace Health Associate: Sarah Cochrane (local 7-8893) |
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Workplace Health Specialist: Victoria Gritchen (7-8354) |
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Workplace Health & Wellbeing / Learning & Engagement Administrative Assistant: Kerry Ann Kozak (local 7-8592) |
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