## [Careers](/careers) ![A group of four people walking together outdoors.](/sites/default/files/feature-images/2025-02/49091195856_26f22d74c1_k%20%281%29.jpg) Careers at UBC UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top public universities globally. Our community of engaged students and approximately 20,000 faculty and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Join us! ### Explore opportunities for faculty and staff careers [Faculty postings](https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs) [Staff postings](https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs) [Student postings](https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstudentjob) Need support? View [instructions on how to apply as an external applicants.](https://ubc.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0019767) Sign up for [Job alerts](/job-alerts "Job alerts") to get notified and stay updated about upcoming jobs at UBC. Learn about UBC Okanagan campus in Kelowna, visit the [UBC Okanagan career opportunities](https://hr.ok.ubc.ca/careers-opportunities/) at our campus in Kelowna. Current faculty and staff Current employees should view job postings and apply internally via Workday (CWL required). View [instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate](https://ubc.service-now.com/selfservice?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016821). [Apply as an internal candidate](https://myworkday.ubc.ca/) ## 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. ![Individual talking to someone behind a counter and smiling.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/benefits2.png) ##### Comprehensive benefits UBC offers a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive and transparent salaries, generous vacation time and other helpful benefits as part of a total rewards package to make sure you and your family are taken care of. - [Competitive salaries](/working-ubc/salaries "Salaries") - [Comprehensive benefits plan](/benefits/benefit-plan-details "Benefit plan details") - [Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)](/benefits/benefit-plan-details/employee-and-family-assistance-program "Employee and Family Assistance Program") - [Pension plan](https://www.pensions.ubc.ca/) - [Housing, immigration and relocation services](/working-ubc/housing-immigration-and-relocation-services "Housing, Immigration and Relocation Services") ![Two individuals working together at a computer.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Learning.png) ##### Ongoing learning & development UBC provides opportunities for faculty and staff to continue their learning and nurture a practice of ongoing growth and professional development. - [Tuition waivers](https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/tuition-waivers) - [Professional development funding](https://hr.ubc.ca/career-development/professional-development-funding) - [Leadership programs](https://hr.ubc.ca/career-development/leadership-programs) - [Workplace learning](https://hr.ubc.ca/career-development/workplace-learning-opportunities) - [Coaching services](https://hr.ubc.ca/career-development/coaching-staff-and-faculty) ![Two adults looking through gift items at MOA gift shop, one holding a baby.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/work-life.png) ##### Work-life balance & wellbeing UBC strives to ensure you feel a sense of balance between your work and home life by providing flexible work options and support services, so you can do incredible work while also prioritizing your personal needs, wellbeing, and mental and physical health. - [Hybrid work program](https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/hybrid-work-ubc) - [Generous vacation time](https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/vacation-and-leaves/vacation) - [Mental Health support and resources](https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health) - [Family building benefits](https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/family-building-benefits) and [parental leave](https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/vacation-and-leaves/maternity-parental-adoptive-leave) - [UBC Child Care](https://childcare.ubc.ca/) ![Two individuals eating ice cream together indoors and talking.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/wellbeing.png) ##### Life on campus UBC offers options and support to assist with your unique living needs. Life on campus is also vibrant with many natural spaces, gardens, museums, galleries and more. - [Staff and faculty housing](/working-ubc/housing-immigration-and-relocation-services/housing-programs "Housing programs") - [Museums and art galleries](https://visit.ubc.ca/see-and-do/museums-and-art-galleries/) - [Gardens and nature](https://visit.ubc.ca/see-and-do/gardens-and-nature/) - [Recreation and intramurals](https://recreation.ubc.ca/) - [Fitness centres and classes](https://recreation.ubc.ca/fitness-classes/) **NOTE:** Benefits, perks and total rewards may vary by campus and position being staffed. ## Learn about roles through our communities across UBC Our students, faculty and staff are working to advance healthy lives, create solutions for the planet and shape thriving societies. What happens here has the power to change everything. Learn more about opportunities through these communities. **About student jobs** [Learn more](https://students.ubc.ca/career) **About temporary staff jobs** [Learn more](/ubc-hiring-solutions "UBC Hiring Solutions") **About faculty careers by portfolio** [Learn more](/careers/faculty-careers "Faculty careers") **About staff career development** [Learn more](/career-development/career-supports-staff "Career supports for staff") ## Realize your greatest potential at UBC Our [Vision](https://www.ubc.ca/about/vision-values.html) 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! Image ![two individuals celebrating Pride waving colourful pride flags.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-12/pride_vertical.png?itok=iuM0tKnE) ### 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. [Learn more](/equity-diversity-and-inclusion "Equity, diversity and inclusion ") Image ![Three individuals dressed in Indigenous ceremonial garb talking and laughing outdoors.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-12/indigenous_vertical.png?itok=Eahs9aF3) ### 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. [Learn more](/indigenous-engagement-and-initiatives "Indigenous engagement and initiatives") ### 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. ## Additional resources - [UBC overview and facts](https://www.ubc.ca/about/facts.html) - [UBC Strategic Plan](https://strategicplan.ubc.ca/) - [Indigenous Strategic Plan](https://indigenous.ubc.ca/indigenous-engagement/indigenous-strategic-plan/) - [Climate Action Plan 2030](https://planning.ubc.ca/cap2030) - [Wellbeing Strategic Framework](https://wellbeing.ubc.ca/framework) - [**Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Framework**](https://equity.ubc.ca/stear-framework-and-roadmap-for-change/) ### A first-choice place to learn and work  ![2026 BC's Top Employer logo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/CT100-2026-BC-Top-Employer-Homepage%20card_640x566.png) ### 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. [Read more](https://focusonpeople.ubc.ca/2026/02/10/ubc-recognized-as-one-of-bcs-top-employers-in-2026/) ![2026 Canada's Best Diversity Employer logo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Diversity%202026.png) ### 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. [Read more](https://focusonpeople.ubc.ca/2026/02/24/ubc-recognized-as-one-of-canadas-best-diversity-employers-in-2026/) ![](/sites/default/files/inline-images/2026%20Greenest%20Employers%20Homepage%20card_640x566.png) ### 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. [Read more](https://focusonpeople.ubc.ca/2025/04/22/ubc-leads-as-one-of-canadas-greenest-employers-in-2025/) [![Canada Awards for Excellence 2026 - Logos for Platinum Recipient for mental health a work and for healthy workplace.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Excellence%20awards%202026.png)](https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/news/may-1-2026/ubc-achieves-canada-awards-excellence-platinum-level-both-healthy) ##### Canada Awards for Excellence recipient 2025 at the Platinum level for both Healthy Workplace and Mental Health at Work UBC has achieved Platinum certification from Excellence Canada for the combined benchmark of the Healthy Workplace® Standard and the Mental Health at Work® Framework. [Read more](https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/news/may-1-2026/ubc-achieves-canada-awards-excellence-platinum-level-both-healthy) --- ## Land acknowledgement ![Musqueam Post on UBC Vancouver Campus](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Musqueam%20Post.png)UBC Vancouver campus ![UBC Okanagan campus](/sites/default/files/inline-images/UBCO_1.png)UBC Okanagan campus 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.