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UNBC named one of BC’s top employers

More provincial recognition has been awarded to UNBC.

Today (Tuesday), the university was named one of BC’s top employers.

A panel of judges listed UNBC due to its educational opportunities and also singled out the school’s maternity and parental leave salary top-up plans and on-site childcare centre for working parents.

“This recognition is a testament to the outstanding workplace culture our faculty and staff continue to build with their passion, enthusiasm, and creativity,” said UNBC interim President Dr. Geoff Payne.

“As we have repeatedly adapted our operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our employees have shown ingenuity in developing novel solutions to the operational challenges the pandemic presented. I am grateful for their amazing efforts and exceptional contributions to UNBC’s mission and inspiring our community.”

UNBC was also judged on the following topics:

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  • Physical workplace
  • Work atmosphere and social environment;
  • Health, financial, and family benefits;
  • Vacation and time off; employee communications;
  • Performance management;
  • Training and skills development
  • Community involvement.
Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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