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UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top public universities globally. What makes us unique is the community of engaged students, and approximately 20,000 faculty and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. 

Staff careers

Opportunities ranging from administration and research to facilities, campus services and information technology.

Faculty careers

A wide range of opportunities for academics at all stages of their careers.

How we ensure you thrive at work and beyond

UBC offers a wide range of perks and benefits to ensure you are supported in your work and personal life. We believe that our workforce thrives when all aspects of their lives are nurtured and cared for.  
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Comprehensive benefits

We offer a competitive benefits plan including extended health, EFAP, pensions, and other helpful benefits to make sure you and your family are taken care of.

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Ongoing learning & development

We provide opportunities for faculty and staff to continue their learning and nurture a practice of ongoing growth and development.

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Work-life balance

We strive to ensure our employees feel a sense of balance between their work and home lives, so they can focus on doing incredible work while also taking care of their personal needs.

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Health & wellbeing

We support your health and wellbeing with fitness and recreation offerings, mental health support, and more.

Realize your greatest potential at UBC

Our Vision is to inspire people, ideas and actions for a better world. We believe that, when provided with the opportunity, people with drive and curiosity will change the world. Join us! 
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Be Part of a diverse and inclusive workplace

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) are important at UBC. We take pride in cultivating a diverse community that creates and sustains equitable and inclusive campuses. 

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Engage with Indigenous initiatives and programming

We work to promote an ongoing journey of learning and meaningful relationship-building through partnerships and programming that centers Indigenous faculty, staff, students, and local nations on whose lands our campuses are situated. 

Why we work at UBC

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. 

A first-choice place to learn and work 

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BC's Top Employer

UBC is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers. This designation recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead as exceptional places to work – and who offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. 

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Canada's Best diversity employer

UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. This designation recognizes employers across Canada with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

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Canada's Greenest employer

UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness and developing exceptional sustainability initiatives.

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Land acknowledgement

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UBC Okanagan campus
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We respectfully acknowledge that the UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the ancestral and unceded lands of the  xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people and that UBC Okanagan campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The placement of UBC campuses on these lands is relatively recent — the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Syilx peoples have been stewards and caretakers of these territories since time immemorial. 
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