2023 annual merit program approved for eligible staff

UBC has approved the 2023 annual merit program, recognizing and rewarding meritorious performance for eligible staff.

About the UBC Merit Pay Program 

The university’s Performance-based Merit Pay program recognizes and rewards meritorious performance and is in addition to the general wage increases (GWI) that these employees are eligible for. It provides a means of moving employees who have demonstrated above-average performance from the midpoint toward the maximum of their salary ranges. The following employee groups are eligible for this program: 

• Management & Professional (AAPS) 
• Executive Administrative staff (i.e., excluded clerical) 
• Farm Workers 
• Non-union Technicians and Research Assistants 

2023 Merit payment program 

UBC has approved the 2023 annual merit program for eligible employees. The central Compensation team sent out merit information to departments/faculties on Thursday, August 31, including specific details about the process and spreadsheets. The spreadsheets were distributed via OneDrive. 

Consistent with past years, the maximum merit increase is 3%. The target average merit payment within VP portfolios or Faculties is 1.5%, and this is in addition to the GWI of 6.75% for these groups.

Please note that the GWI for AAPS and non-union Technicians and Research Assistants is anticipated to be processed in late October or early November, while Executive Administrative staff and Farm Workers have already received their GWI.

Merit Refresher Sessions 

Two Merit Refresher Sessions are being held this fall, with more information including common questions and how to complete the spreadsheet. View details and register, below.  

• Friday, September 15, 10-11:30 am – Register now          
• Wednesday, October 4, 2:30-4 pm – Register now           

For more information about Merit pay, visit the Staff salary administration page (CWL required). If you have any questions, please contact your Compensation partner.