#  [Career enablement at UBC](/career-development/career-enablement-ubc) 

Build career resilience to achieve a career of wellbeing and success for yourself or your teams.

Career Enablement at UBC is a dedicated and holistic offering for all staff and leaders to engage and build their careers and that of their teams, within their roles and through professional experiences at UBC. This service partners with staff and leaders to create possibilities for growing careers in unique, creative, and non-traditional ways while contributing to their team’s mandate, and larger [university’s strategic goals](https://strategicplan.ubc.ca/foundations-of-the-plan/ten-goals/).

Our services aim to assist you with building your career at UBC. We will help you navigate the intersectionality of your role, stage of employment, personal and professional identity, career experiences, and more as you partner with us in building your unique and fulfilling career.

### Outcomes

##### Through our services, you can: 

- Explore opportunities to learn and grow professionally
- Examine the practices and processes that UBC has in place that help facilitate long standing careers for employees
- Embrace changes within your career and be curious about other career-related opportunities at UBC (as applicable)

### Our services

### Career coaching and navigation





For current employees who wish to build and develop their careers at UBC and who have passed their probation period (depending on the employee group, this can be between three and twelve months). This service will empower employees to evolve their existing careers and become more resilient and engaged with their current roles as they embrace changes at the personal, professional and institutional level.

**Outcomes you can hope to achieve through our partnership:**



- Acknowledging one’s whole-self at work: understanding one’s personal values and passions, and discovering ways to continuously integrate who you are into the work you do.
- Engaging with the workplace: discovering shared values and vision, developing authentic and meaningful connections by engaging with:
    - The Place – the organizational vision, current department’s goals and other interests.
    - Its People – the connections with colleagues and leaders across work units which can include communities of common interests and practices.
    - Resources &amp; Opportunities – curated online learning through LinkedIn Learning pathways and other UBC benefits within Health &amp; Wellbeing and Workplace Learning opportunities.
- One-on-one career coaching support to explore available UBC offerings based on your specific retention and career support needs.





To learn more, please contact <a id="mailto:career.navigation@ubc.ca" rel="nofollow"></a><career.navigation@ubc.ca>









### Career transition





As part of the support available to eligible employees, the University provides transition coaching to assist employees who have received notice that their employment will end without cause.

Career Transition coaching is designed to provide professional, individualized support as you prepare for your next career opportunity. Your transition coach will work with you confidentially to help you identify your goals, navigate the job search process, and develop strategies that reflect your experience, strengths, and career aspirations.

The career transition coaching support service is optional and intended to be initiated by the impacted employee when the timing is right. Eligibility includes staff whose roles are ending, including M&amp;P staff in term roles, employees covering leaves, and employees who received notice that their employment is ending without cause.

**Outcomes you can hope to achieve through our partnership:**

- Developing a personalized job search strategy based on your interests, knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Reconnecting with your professional strengths and career goals.
- Enhancing and expanding your professional network within the university community and beyond.
- Reviewing and tailoring your resume and application materials for specific opportunities.
- Preparing for interviews through coaching, practice, and feedback.
- Providing guidance and support throughout your career transition.

To learn more, please contact: <career.transitions@ubc.ca>









### Dual Career Spousal Staff program





We also offer support for spouses or partners exploring faculty and staff job opportunities at the university through the [Dual Career Program.](https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-life/recruiting-supporting-top-faculty-students/dual-career-programs)

Candidates for faculty positions and their partners should first contact the department head, director or selection committee chair of the academic unit to which you are applying. With the support of the Dean, the unit representative can then make a referral and connect you with our services, and we will guide you through the process.

To learn more about Dual Career Staff Program delivered in partnership with the Provost's Office, please contact **Jennifer Woloshyn**, HR Advisor and Certified Coach (<jennifer.woloshyn@ubc.ca>).





### Get in touch

Ready to begin your career enablement work? Get in touch with us at:

- **Career Coaching and Navigation** services, email: <career.navigation@ubc.ca>
- **Career Transition services** for AAPS employees or eligible employees, email: <career.transitions@ubc.ca>
- **Dual Career Staff program** delivered in partnership with the Provost's Office, email Jennifer Woloshyn, HR Advisor and Certified Coach: <jennifer.woloshyn@ubc.ca>