Vacation scheduling
Taking time off is an important part in maintaining work/life balance and we would like to remind employees that accrued vacation is to be taken in the year in which it is earned, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon with the…
Welcoming Dorothy Paukste
I am very pleased to announce that Dorothy Paukste has accepted the appointment as the College's new Director, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Dorothy has over 17 years of systems and project management expertise in higher education (UBC and SFU), financial…
2017 Holiday decorating contest
Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen, on Comet, on Cupid, on Door! This holiday season, all Departments are invited to participate in People Services' (Human Resources and Payroll & Benefits) Best Decorated Door Contest! Event Details Each Department should designate one…
2017 Halloween contest winners
Drum roll please… the winners are . . . Best Department Costumes: IE Homestay invited the judges to play a game of Monopoly, Langara edition! Monopoly was brought to life with department members dressing up as Rich Uncle Pennybags who…
Welcoming Karen Hackett
Karen Hackett – Director, HR Systems, Services and Payroll People Services is very pleased to announce that Karen will be joining Langara and the People Services team on November 14, 2017, on a permanent full-time basis. Karen has more than…
Just in time for Halloween
The following departments are in the festive Halloween spirit and will be participating in the Best Decorated Department & Costumes Contest: IE Homestay Deans' Office Communications & Marketing Registrar & Enrolment Services Co-op & Career Development Centre Human Resources You will be able…
Santa Shuffle – Fun Run & Elf Walk
You’re invited to jingle and mingle! On Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:00am be merry and spend time with family and friends by participating in the Santa Shuffle – Fun Run & Elf Walk (5km/1km) in Stanley Park! The route…
Staffing changes
We are pleased to announce the following staffing changes within the area of People Services. NEW TO PEOPLE SERVICES TEAM Phoebe Tang – Human Resources Services Clerk – Phoebe has accepted the temporary full time role of Human Resources Services Clerk…
Professional development opportunities
People Services aims to provide ongoing professional development opportunities for all employees. The following are the current offerings: Wednesday, October 11 – Outlook (Office 365) Thursday, October 12 – Building a Trusted System Wednesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22 (4 week…
2017 Halloween department contest
Join People Services (HR) for some spook-tacular fun on Tuesday, October 31st by entering your department to compete in this year’s ‘Best Decorated Department & Costumes Contest’! Winners will be decided in two categories: Best Decorated Department - Departments will…