Discover your next job at UBC.
Welcome to UBC Hiring Solutions. We're your starting point for a career at one of Canada's top universities. Whether you're a recent grad, an experienced professional, or looking for a chance to learn, UBC has temporary roles across many departments. We're here to find the right fit for both you and the department.
Discover ubc through temporary work
- Diverse Opportunities: Explore roles in admin, clinical, finance, and more that match your skills and interests.
- Valuable Experience: Gain hands-on skills in our dynamic academic environment.
- Internal Applicant Status: Get a head start when applying for internal positions. More than 100 Hiring Solutions temps per year move into permanent roles at UBC.
- Staying on at UBC: Temp jobs often turn into permanent roles. Plus, UBC offers a great pension plan for permanent full-time staff.
- Benefits (for select temps): Family building benefits, Tuition reimbursement.
our process
Each year, nearly 200 individuals join UBC through Hiring Solutions.
- Apply online.
- Complete a pre-recorded video interview.
- Take skills tests.
- Attend an online face-to-face interview.
- Provide references for checks.
- Ready to hire.
- Hired and placed in assignments.
success stories
"I am genuinely grateful for the unwavering support extended by each member of the team. The wealth of experience and knowledge I have acquired during the past years is truly exceptional, and I am wholeheartedly thankful for all the opportunities of UBC Hiring Solutions assigning me in numerous significant roles across the campus".
Edrees Kakar, Department of Ophthalmology, 2023
Common requirements
- Preferably a university degree, with minimum of three to four years of recent professional office environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Workday, and typing speed of 40+ words per minute.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, able to work well in a team.
- Adaptability, attention to detail, and commitment to diversity and confidentiality.
Get Started Today
Browse our current job postings and apply for temporary positions that match your skills and interests. Join us at UBC and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.