Postdoctoral fellows guide

The Postdoctoral Fellows Guide

College of Graduate Studies

CONTENTS Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. In the event of any discrepancy, the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar is the final authority.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS....................................................................................................3 The Appointment Process at UBC’s Okanagan campus ................................................................................3 Appointment Types at UBC’s Okanagan campus.............................................................................................................4 Understanding Your Appointment – Review Your Offer Letter ...................................................................................5 The PDF Career at UBC’s Okanagan campus...........................................................................................................5 Professional Development and Career Opportunities.....................................................................................................6 UBC’S Okanagan Campus Policies and Procedures.........................................................................................................6 Teaching...........................................................................................................................................................................................7 Getting Paid and Hours of Work..................................................................................................................................8 Salary/Earnings (if applicable)...............................................................................................................................................8 Income Tax...................................................................................................................................................................................8 Benefits Coverage.....................................................................................................................................................................9 Medical Services Plan..............................................................................................................................................................9 Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows (Award Recipients)...................................................................................................10 Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows (Employees)................................................................................................................11 Employment and Immigration.......................................................................................................................................12 Immigration Documents.......................................................................................................................................................12 Passport......................................................................................................................................................................................12 Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).........................................................................................................................................13 Documentation for your Family............................................................................................................................................13 Spousal Employment and Work Permits...........................................................................................................................13

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CONTENTS Campus Resources...................................................................................................................................................................14 Wayfinding on UBC’S Okanagan Campus........................................................................................................................14 UBC’S Okanagan campus Card Identification / UBC Okanagan Library Card......................................................14 UBC’S Okanagan campus Directory and Emergency Phone Numbers...................................................................15 UBC’S Okanagan campus Information Technology........................................................................................................15 Campus Sustainability Office................................................................................................................................................15 Recreation, Sport and Fitness................................................................................................................................................15 Health and Wellness................................................................................................................................................................16 Faith and Spirituality.................................................................................................................................................................16 Transportation........................................................................................................................................................................17 Parking at UBC’S Okanagan campus..................................................................................................................................17 Buses............................................................................................................................................................................................17 Cycling.........................................................................................................................................................................................18 Moving............................................................................................................................................................................................18 UBC’s Okanagan Housing & Relocation Services...........................................................................................................18 Living in Kelowna......................................................................................................................................................................19 Kelowna Weather & Climate...............................................................................................................................................20 Useful Resources......................................................................................................................................................................21 About Kelowna..........................................................................................................................................................................21 Surrounding Area......................................................................................................................................................................21 Housing in Kelowna.................................................................................................................................................................21 Utilities.........................................................................................................................................................................................21 Banking........................................................................................................................................................................................21 Information for PDFs with Children.......................................................................................................................22 Central Okanagan School District......................................................................................................................................22

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Before you arrive at UBC’s Okanagan campus

The Appointment Process at UBC’s Okanagan campus

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) at UBC’s

How you are appointed has a bearing on what

Okanagan campus, you will be associated with

benefits you will receive and sometimes upon what

one or more faculty colleagues for the purpose

resources are available to you. Therefore, as a PDF,

of research collaboration. The supervising faculty

it is crucial to understand the nature of your

member usually provides the resources needed to

appointment.

support the collaborative research activities.

The following section reviews the different

A PDF who is hired as an employee typically signs a

appointment types, how to apply for positions, what

contract with the University, through the

to look for when considering an appointment, and

supervising faculty member. There are expectations

how appointments are processed.

on both sides. To prevent surprises, it is important that a frank discussion of the terms and conditions of an appointment takes place preceding any signatures.

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Appointment Types at UBC’s Okanagan campus Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC’s Okanagan campus are individuals who are in training and work under the general supervision of a faculty member.

Appointment as a PDF, according to UBC Policy #61, is intended to be a temporary position that begins within five years of being awarded the Ph.D. degree or 10 years of being awarded the MD or DDS degree. Exceptions will be considered where the research career has been interrupted by circumstances such as parental responsibilities or illness.

The objective of a PDF appointment is to contribute to UBC’s Okanagan campus research and teaching mission, to strengthen the PDF’s skill set, publication record and CV, and to build a reputation that will enhance the PDF’s opportunity to secure a more permanent position both within, and outside of, teaching and research. The PDF designations used at UBC are as follows: A Postdoctoral Fellow is a member of a research group or an individual researcher working under the general supervision of a faculty member, may assist with the supervision of graduate students and may be asked to teach. They may be appointed as an employee or as an award recipient.

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is an employee where the individual plays a key role on a research team under the direction of and funded by the supervising faculty member, and is paid a salary.

A Postdoctoral Fellow is an award recipient where the individual is awarded a competitive fellowship from an external granting agency, which may or may not be paid through UBC’s Okanagan campus, or receives financial support from a sponsoring agency. Award recipients do not have an employment relationship with UBC’s Okanagan

Depending on your funding source, PDFs are given

campus. They work independently under the

the designation of employee or award recipient as

mentorship of a supervising faculty member at

follows:

UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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A Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow is an additional appointment for Postdoctoral Research Fellows given formal teaching assignments. PDFs may be involved in both undergraduate and graduate lecturing, laboratory instruction, tutorials, and supervision of undergraduate projects. Teaching fellows are always appointed as employees.

The PDF Career at UBC’s Okanagan campus Each Postdoctoral appointment will be unique. The following sections provide a general idea of what to expect during your time at UBC’s Okanagan campus. They outline basic of terms of employment, processes and responsibilities. More information can be found on the Vancouver Human Resources Faculty Relations website.

UBC Human Resources on Okanagan campus provides Orientation days for staff and faculty that will cover a range of important information and advice geared to help you and your families obtain the most from your PDF experience at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Visit the Human Resources

Understanding Your Appointment – Review Your Offer Letter

website for more information.

You should receive an offer letter from your Department at UBC’s Okanagan campus. This letter should set out your title, a list of your duties and responsibilities, a list of the required academic qualifications for your position, the details of your start and end date, the details of your salary (if applicable), your payroll and benefits code (if applicable), and the name and address of UBC’s Okanagan campus as your employer. If you have not received an offer letter, please contact your Department.

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Professional Development and Career Opportunities

UBC’S Okanagan Campus Policies and Procedures

As a PDF at UBC’s Okanagan campus, there are

Any research project carried out by a person

resources available to you to enrich your experience

connected with UBC and affiliated hospitals and

and allow you to get the most from your

research institutes must conform to the University

appointment. Our Grad Essentials program

Policies concerning research. These policies cover

managed by the College of Graduate Studies, offers

guidelines concerning the use of facilities, budget

workshops for all graduate students and PDFs. In

preparations, legal authority, use of ethical review

addition, professional development courses and

committees, studies involving human subjects,

workshops are regularly offered through the Centre

animals and biological hazards, application

for Scholarly Communication and Centre for

signing, award administration, publication, patents

Teaching and Learning. Professional development

and licensing, travel and entertainment, and conflict

in grant proposal writing is offered periodically

of interest.

through the Office of Research Services. You may

All policies passed by the Board of Governors and

also wish to visit UBC’s Okanagan campus Career

currently in effect appear on the University Counsel

Centre.

website.

The following is a partial list of those policies that are particularly important to PDFs and their research at UBC’s Okanagan campus: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Employment Equity Discrimination and Harassment Environmental Protection Compliance University Safety Disaster Management Hazardous Materials Management Procedures for Working with Biohazardous Materials Postdoctoral Fellows Travel and Related Expenses Entertainment Expenses Scholarly Integrity Research Patents and Licensing Research and Other Studies Involving Human Subjects Purchase of Animals for Research and Teaching Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Responsible Use of Information Technology Facilities and Services Internal Audit Purchasing

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Teaching

appointment as a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow. In

PDFs are a much valued intellectual resource of the

advance of making this type of appointment, Heads

University. Therefore, both undergraduate and

should be aware of any granting agency restrictions

graduate teaching programs benefit from PDF

on the amount of teaching that can be assigned to

participation. PDFs may be involved in

the PDF. Minimally, PDFs should offer to give guest

undergraduate and graduate lecturing, laboratory

lectures and seminars in their area of expertise.

instruction, tutorials, and supervision of

These contributions greatly expand awareness of

undergraduate projects, and assistance with the

what the PDF does and who they are.

supervision of graduate students.

A Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow is an additional

In some academic units, Postdoctoral Teaching

appointment for Postdoctoral Research Fellows

Fellows may be hired outright. However, it is

given formal teaching assignments. PDFs may be

recognized that PDFs who are hired without a

involved in both undergraduate and graduate

teaching assignment may wish to obtain teaching

lecturing, laboratory instruction, tutorials, and

experience.

supervision of undergraduate projects. Teaching

PDFs with a desire to participate in teaching should

fellows are always appointed as employees.

discuss these desires with their supervising

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is an employee

faculty member and with the Department Head. In

where the individual plays a key role on a research

cases of formal assignment of teaching duties, the

team under the direction of and funded by the

Department Head will give the PDF an additional

supervising faculty member, and is paid a salary.

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Getting Paid and Hours of Work Salary/Earnings (if applicable) To find out more information on compensation

up to date in the event you leave UBC’S Okanagan

salary/earning and compensation policy, please

campus prior to this time. Please contact a financial

refer to the Human Resources Faculty Relations

advisor or the Canada Revenue Agency for tax and

website.

financial information.

UBC’s Okanagan campus payroll is located in the

If you have any questions about paying income tax

Administration building – Room# ADM006, on the

in Canada, please refer to CRA’s information for

lower level. For information please call

non-residents or contact the International Tax

250-807-9018. For directions refer to the UBC’s

Services Office.

Okanagan Wayfinding map.

Check the CRA website for a self-directed online

Income Tax

course on “Learning about Taxes”. According to the

While at UBC’S Okanagan campus, any earnings

site, this online course has been developed to help

received are considered Canadian income, unless

you understand the fundamentals of the Canadian

otherwise indicated by Canada Revenue Agency

tax system and to teach you how to file a tax return.

(CRA) in writing prior to arrival.

Please note that by law deductions are taken from your salary for Canada Income Tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI).

If you receive fellowship earnings please contact UBC’s Okanagan payroll for details. In the spring of every year, you will receive T4 and/or T4A slips from Payroll, which will be used to file your tax return. You must ensure your forwarding address is

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Benefits Coverage Depending on your rank and the length of your

initial UBC Benefits Sign-on. PDF award recipients

appointment at UBC’S Okanagan campus, you may

receiving funding directly from a source external

be eligible to receive benefits. Your

to UBC’S Okanagan Campus (not through UBC’s

department should have provided you with a letter

Okanagan payroll) must enroll by applying to MSP

of offer containing your payroll and benefits code.

directly.

For more information on eligibility and benefits, please visit Human Resources Faculty Benefits information page.

New or returning residents to BC must complete a waiting period before they are eligible for MSP. Currently, the waiting period consists of the balance

Medical Services Plan

of the month of your arrival, plus two months. New

The Medical Services Plan (MSP) is the Provincial Government’s medical insurance plan. It pays for medically required services of physicians and surgeons, as well as dental and oral surgery when it is medically required to be performed in a

or returning residents arriving from outside Canada should arrange for private coverage, which can be purchased through the David Cummings Insurance Services (DCIS) Global Campus Plan for UBC’s Okanagan Faculty and Staff.

hospital. This also applies to accompanying family

Foreign academics who are visitors to Canada

members who have the necessary documentations

and are issued a Visitor Permit rather than a Work

(Work Permit or Visitor Record).

Permit are not considered residents of BC. If you

For PDF employees and award recipients with funding administered by UBC’S Okanagan campus, UBC Group MSP enrolment is part of your

are issued a visitor permit you will need to arrange for medical coverage from your current insurance carrier or a private carrier, such as outline on the UBC Benefits site.

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Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows (Award Recipients) •

Dental Care

View the Postdoctoral Fellow Award Recipient Sun

•

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Life Extended Health and Dental Booklet.

•

Extended Health Care

*not available to PDF Award Recipients

•

Leaves (Sick and Maternity, Parental and Adoption)

receiving funding from a source external to UBC.

•

Medical Services Plan (MSP)*

•

Travel

•

Vacation

•

Eligibility

Other Resources for Postdoctoral Fellows (Award

•

Premium Rates

Recipients):

PDF Award Recipients receiving funding from a source external to UBC should apply to MSP directly.

•

Work-Life & Relocation Services Centre

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Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows (Employees) •

Dental Care

View the Faculty Sun Life Extended Health and

•

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Dental Booklet. Extended Health and Dental Care

•

Extended Health Care

•

Leaves (Sick, Maternity, Parental and Adoption, General and Compassionate Care)

•

Medical Services Plan (MSP)

•

Travel

•

Vacation

•

Eligibility

Details regarding these leaves are available for

•

Premium Rates

PDF Employees and PDF Award Recipients on the

benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows (Employees) fall under the UBC Faculty plan.

Other resources for Postdoctoral Fellows (Employees): •

Work-Life & Relocation Services Centre

Human Resource Faculty Relations website.

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Employment and Immigration UBC’S Okanagan campus is proud of its diverse

The Immigration Process for Foreign PDFs on the

and international body of PDFs. For PDFs arriving

Faculty Relations website outlines the steps

from outside of Canada, your employment within

involved in obtaining a temporary work permit and

Canada may be contingent upon certain

Social Insurance Number (SIN). It also provides

requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that

information on what is expected after the foreign

these requirements are met prior to starting your

PDF arrives at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

postdoctoral appointment and are maintained

Passport

throughout your time as a PDF at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

If your passport expires while you’re in Canada, all of your immigration documents, your MSP coverage and Social Insurance Number (SIN) will normally expire at the same time. In most cases, you can only apply to extend them after you obtain a new passport. Passport applications can take up to three months or longer, so apply for a new passport as soon as possible to avoid interrupting your studies.

Immigration Documents Foreign Academics are required to apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for the necessary permit/visa that allows them work for or visit UBC’S Okanagan campus. Please review our information about obtaining the necessary immigration paperwork that will support your appointment at UBC’S Okanagan campus, or refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website for more information. A copy of the immigration document supplied to you by CIC must be provided to Human Resources.

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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

Spousal Employment and Work Permits

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is used only for

If you are accompanied by your spouse (including

entry into Canada. Only citizens of certain countries

common-law partners), and provided your work

require a TRV. It is recommended that you maintain

permit is valid for at least six months, s/he will be

a valid TRV for the duration of your studies, but it is

eligible to apply for a spousal work permit and then

not mandatory while you are inside Canada.

to search for and take up employment in Canada.

Documentation for your Family

When applying for a spousal work permit it will be

If you’re bringing your family to Canada with you, make sure they have the immigration

necessary to provide proof of your relationship (i.e. a marriage certificate or a statutory declaration of common law relationship) and a copy of your work permit (unless the applications for the temporary

documentation they need.

work permits are made concurrently).

Please visit the Human Resources Faculty Relations website for complete information on topics such as:

If your spouse has not yet received a job offer, s/he can request an open work permit which will allow him/her to accept any job depending on whether or

•

Work Permit

•

Temporary Resident Visa

•

Where and how to apply for your visa/permit

•

Permit for accompanying dependents

If your spouse does not require a work permit they

•

Renewing your work permit

should enquire about having a Visitor Record

•

Implied Status and how it affects MSP coverage

issued as they enter Canada. This may be

not a medical exam was taken. Further information is available on the CIC website.

required to apply for medical coverage.

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Campus Resources Wayfinding on UBC’S Okanagan Campus To search locations and view maps for UBC’s

UBC’S Okanagan campus Card Identification / UBC Okanagan Library CardPermits

Okanagan Campus, please visit Wayfinding at UBC Okanagan.

UBC’s Okanagan campus is in the dynamic city of Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley, approximately four to five hours away from Vancouver. Open since 2005, UBC’s Okanagan campus provides an intimate learning community in the spectacular wine growing region of British Columbia. With $18 5 million in annual research funding, and more than 650 research projects underway, the Okanagan campus is earning a reputation as an important, respected centre of learning and research, enhancing knowledge creation and innovation in our region and internationally.

As a new appointee at UBC’S Okanagan campus you should obtain a UBC’S Okanagan campus card from Student Services located in University Centre (UNC206). This card is UBC’S Okanagan campus official identification and is used to access the library. Detailed information on obtaining a card and the services attached to it are found on the

Learn more about UBC (ubc.ca/about) and UBC’s Okanagan campus (ubc.ca/our-campus/Okanagan).

UBC’s Okanagan campus card website.

Questions about the campus card identification should be directed to cardservices.okanagan@ubc.ca.

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UBC’S Okanagan campus Directory and Emergency Phone Numbers

Campus Sustainability Office

The UBC Directory provides searchable listings of

of initiatives designed to create a community that

contact information for all UBC’S Okanagan

values ecology, society, and economy.

campus faculty and staff.

Recreation, Sport and Fitness

UBC’s Okanagan campus offers a

The Hangar Fitness and Wellness Centre features a

comprehensive set of campus services in case of

state-of-the-art facility with lots of space and

emergency. Please visit the emergency services

innovative equipment, providing plenty of

phone number listings in case of emergency.

opportunity for the campus community to get active

UBC is Canada’s leader in campus sustainability.

The Okanagan Sustainability Institute runs a variety

and stay healthy at UBC Recreation and Athletics and Recreation.

UBC’S Okanagan campus Information Technology IT, Media & Classroom services provides support to students for computer work stations, student labs, audio visual systems, information commons, wired and wireless networks, computer accounts, email, telephones, printing, and photocopying.

You can contact their office at 250.807.9000 from Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm or use the helpdesk contact form from the website.

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Health and Wellness

Faith and Spirituality

UBC’s Okanagan campus offers a Health clinic that is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm in Room 303 on the 3rd floor of the UNC building. There are also two Wellness Centre’s one in University Centre and one in Kalamalka Residence.

For more information on what Health resources are available on the Okanagan campus contact the Campus Health and VOICE website!

Looking for a doctor?

Check out the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia website.

The new Spiritual/Multi-Faith Space in the University Centre was created to welcome the diverse spiritual and multi-faith practices of the UBC’S Okanagan campus community. This is one of the places on campus where students, faculty and staff can meet to express their spirituality and faith in a relaxed and private setting. The room is inviting with its natural light and warm wood features. The absence of any particular religious iconography or symbols sets a comfortable, neutral tone.

Looking for a dentist?

Check out the Yourdentalhealth.ca website.

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Transportation

Buses

Driver’s licenses in BC can only be obtained from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Information about bringing your vehicle to BC is also available on the ICBC website.

A BC driver’s license is required within 90 days from arrival to legally drive in the Province of BC. The process of obtaining a BC driver’s license depends on where you are arriving from. For some countries, a road test will be required. To find out the requirements specific to you, please visit ICBC’s

The Kelowna transit system has service throughout

page on moving to BC.

the City of Kelowna as well as, servicing the communities of West Kelowna, Lake Country,

Parking at UBC’S Okanagan campus Permanent Staff and Faculty are eligible for parking through ongoing payroll deduction. Passes

Vernon and Peachland. There is also an Express RapidBus that runs through Kelowna directly to UBC’S Okanagan campus. Information on public transport is found on the BC Transit website.

are based on availability. Employees may be placed

Fares vary depending on the time of day and type

on a waitlist if applying for a parking pass during the

of fare payment (e g monthly pass, and reduced

regular school year. More information can be found

fares for seniors). You can buy tickets or passes at

on the Parking Services website

grocery stores, convenience stores as well as, drug

(parking.ok.ubc.ca)

stores. Tickets are also available at banking institutions. Fares must be paid in exact change.

All accessible Kelowna Regional Transit buses are equipped with racks that can carry up to two bikes at a time. The bike racks hold most wheels and frame sizes, but were not designed to hold tandem or motor-powered bikes. There is no extra charge to bring your bike on the bus.

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Cycling

There are nearly 300 kms of on-street bicycle lanes and 40 kms of separated paved multi-use paths.

Kelowna’s ‘Rails with Trails’ pathway is one example of a paved multi-use pathway that provides a safe, accessible route for cyclists. To plan your route, use the City of Kelowna ‘Bike Map’. (kelowna.ca/CM/Page370.aspx)

Moving UBC’s Okanagan Housing & Relocation Services UBC’s Okanagan Housing & Relocation Services is located in Human Resources in room 002 on the lower level of the Administration Building. The Office has information available to assist in the transition of new staff, PDFs and their families who are relocating to the beautiful Kelowna area.

Information is also available on the Okanagan Campus segment of the Housing & Relocation Services website.

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Living in Kelowna With a population of more than 117,312, Kelowna

drive of the downtown core. Spectacular vistas

is the largest city in British Columbia’s Okanagan

await those ready to explore. A delightful day can

Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well

be spent sampling the award-winning wares of our

known for its hot summers and temperate winters.

numerous internationally-acclaimed wineries, while

Kelowna is one of the most livable cities in Canada.

several championship golf courses draw enthusiasts

In the recent Canada Pulse survey, 90% of

from all parts of the globe.

residents reported “My city is a great place to live”.

Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city:

To learn more about living in the Okanagan refer to the UBC website.

fine dining, unique shops and vibrant culture, yet orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute

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kelowna Weather & Climate Kelowna’s climate is mild and one of the reasons why so many of Kelowna’s visitors become residents. Warm summers are characterized by low humidity, along with relatively mild winters. The below is information on the annual average temperatures in Kelowna.

Monthly Temperatures High Low

January

0 C/32 F

-7 C/19 F

February

3 C/37 F

-5 C/23 F

March

9 C/48 F

-2 C/28 F

April

15 C/59 F

1 C/34 F

May

20 C/68 F

5 C/41 F

June

24 C/75 F

8 C/46 F

July 28 C/82F 10 C/50 F

August

27 C/81 F

10 C/50 F

September

21 C/70 F

5 C/41 F

October

14 C/57 F

1 C/34 F

November

5 C/41 F

-2 C/28 F

December

0 C/32 F

-6 C/21 F

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Useful Resources About Kelowna The following are some additional websites and resources to assist you with living in Kelowna and familiarizing yourself with the city: • • • • • • • • • • • •

UBC Welcome Guide for Faculty & Staff Experience British Columbia Tourism Kelowna The City of Kelowna Kelowna Transit Kelowna Daily Courier Castanet Okanagan Sun Magazine Capital News Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Places of Worship YMCA

Surrounding Area • • • • •

Vernon Penticton Lake Country West Kelowna The City of Vancouver

Housing in Kelowna Information about renting and purchasing housing

Banking

on and off campus is available online the Faculty

There are a number of banking institutions and

Housing information page.

branches for you to choose from in the Kelowna

Utilities

and surrounding areas including the Royal Bank,

For details on home utility service and pricing in the Okanagan, please contact the appropriate company:

Bank of Montreal, TD Canada Trust, CIBC, HSBC, Scotiabank, and Interior Savings. To open an account you will need two pieces of identification one of which must be picture ID. A passport is

Telephone: Telus

generally accepted along with a major credit card,

Internet: various providers

driver’s license, BC Medical Card or birth certificate.

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Information for PDFs with Children

To find out more visit the University Children’s Learning Centre website or call 250-807-8609.

Childcare Facilities: http://www.kelownachamber.org/Daycare-Babysitters

A faculty member who is a foreign national should apply for a study permit for each child of school age when he/she applies for work permits for themselves. The study permit will be issued as the child enters Canada. We suggest that you contact The purpose of the University Children’s

the school board in your area of residence prior to

Learning Centre is to provide quality group

your arrival at UBC’S Okanagan campus to ensure

childcare for children – ages six months to five

that your children will be eligible to attend

years – of UBC’S Okanagan campus students,

elementary or secondary school. Student permits

faculty, staff, and the community and surrounding

are not required for children who are not of school

areas. The daycare provides a warm and friendly

age, and instead a Visitor Record may be issued.

environment where each child can grow in all areas of early childhood development: cognitive, social, emotional, and fine and gross motor skills.

Central Okanagan School District Look for schools for children in the Central Okanagan.

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Š 2015 The University of British Columbia UBC is not affiliated with all of the agencies listed herein and any reference to external agencies and their web sites are provided for information purposes only. They should not be construed as an endorsement. No part of this book may be used without permission.

Produced by UBC College of Graduate Studies.

October, 2015

The online version of the Postdoctoral Fellow Guide is the official version of the Guide and is updated throughout the year.

Acknowledgement: The College of Graduate Studies, UBC’s Okanagan campus is very grateful to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at UBC Vancouver for various materials adapted for this Guide.

College of Graduate Studies Okanagan Campus Room 2121, EME Building 1137 Alumni Avenue Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7 Tel: 250.807.8772 gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca Postdoctoral Fellow Resource Email: postdoc.ok@ubc.ca postdocs.ok.ubc.ca