For more workshops, webinars, and events visit the Workplace Learning Ecosystem.
Events
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Benefits@UBC Webinar - October 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UBC is committed to creating an outstanding workplace for our more than 18,000 employees – and one way we do this is by offering employees an extensive benefit package to support their continued health and wellbeing. Still figuring out what is covered under your benefits plan? The UBC Vancouver Benefits team will help you to better understand the wide range of benefits available to you.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Orientation
- Benefits FYI
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Mindful Break
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Employees
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting, established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. It includes easily applied scenario-based lessons, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, reference guides, and practical handouts.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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Understanding Your UBC Benefits
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UBC is committed to creating an outstanding workplace for our 17,000+ employees. One way we do this is by offering employees an extensive benefits package to support their continued health and wellbeing.
- HR
- Wellbeing
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Mindful Break
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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You@UBC: Navigating Your Development Journey (November 2026)
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
This interactive session will combine speakers and activities to explore the professional development resources available at UBC. You will be invited to actively participate in discussion activities to support you in planning your development journey at UBC. You will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues and hear examples of how other staff have leveraged learning and professional development in their own ways.
- HR
- Learning
- Orientation
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Mindful Break
Monday, November 16, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
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Men’s Mental Health: A conversation with UBC researchers and practitioners
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Moderated by Professor John Oliffe, students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a special webinar on men’s mental health.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Benefits FYI
- Healthy UBC
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Mental Health First Aid Essentials
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being, a mental health or substance use crisis until professional help is available. The practical skills of MHFA help you develop the confidence and peace of mind knowing you can support those around you, and your ability to self-care and prioritize your well-being while supporting others. Designed to be accessible and applicable across many settings, Essentials offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles. Participants will:
- HR
- Healthy UBC
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Mindful Break
Monday, November 30, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC