University of Northern British Columbia

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Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
University of Northern British Columbia / UNBC is a small research-intensive university with approximately 3,500 students in over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs.

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University of Northern British Columbia

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 11, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why University of Northern British Columbia was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • UNBC celebrates professional achievements and career milestones through an annual employee recognition event, with awards for long service, leadership, and creative initiative
  • UNBC supports new mothers with generous maternity and parental leave top-up payments (to 95 per cent of salary for 50 weeks) as well as new fathers and adoptive parents (to 95 per cent of salary for 35 weeks) -- new parents can also take advantage of an on-site child care centre when they are ready to return to work
  • UNBC encourages employees to keep fit with subsidized memberships to its fully equipped fitness facilities, including an indoor running track, basketball courts, indoor soccer field, squash courts, personal trainers, lunch hour sports, on-site physiotherapist services, and more
An UNBC employee engages students in hands-on learning  

    Highlights

    Industry Post secondary schools, university
    Established in Canada 1990
    Major Canadian locations Prince Rupert BC, Prince George BC, Terrace BC, Quesnel BC, Fort St. John BC, Vancouver BC
    Full-time employees in Canada 650
    Part-time employees in Canada 240
    Average age of employees in Canada 48 years
    Longest serving employee 31 years
    Benefits note UNBC has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting
    Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $500 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 95% of salary for 15 weeks
    Parental top-up (mothers) up to 95% of salary for 35 weeks
    Parental top-up (fathers) up to 95% of salary for 35 weeks
    Adoption top-up up to 95% of salary for 35 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
    In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs
    Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes

    Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

    By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)

    Here are some of the reasons why University of Northern British Columbia was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

    • UNBC operates a unique LEED Platinum-certified biomass gasification facility that uses a wood pellet heating system and wood residue from a local sawmill to produce clean, renewable energy -- both systems have attracted outside attention and serve as a demonstration of alternative heating solutions for forestry-reliant communities
    • UNBC manages a long-standing Green Fund, supported by campus parking revenues, with $50,000 available annually for sustainability projects -- the university also operates an Energy Conservation Revolving Loan Fund to support energy-efficient initiatives on campus (energy cost savings are used to repay the loans, with over $3 million loaned since 2012)
    • UNBC encourages staff, students and members of the campus community to adopt more sustainable habits through initiatives like the Energy-Wise campaign, an annual event showcasing green initiatives on campus -- this year's campaign focused on lowering thermostat set points to help conserve energy during the colder months
    Charles J McCaffray Hall, UNBC's administrative building  

      Highlights

      Industry Post secondary schools, university
      Major Canadian locations Prince Rupert BC, Prince George BC, Terrace BC, Quesnel BC, Fort St. John BC, Vancouver BC
      Full-time employees in Canada 650
      Part-time employees in Canada 240
      Employee green team Sustainability Council
      Senior executive who oversees initiatives VP, Finance & Administration
      Formal strategy/policy name UNBC Green Strategy
      Publishes sustainability report yes
      Green highlights UNBC Green Fund (annual $50,000 seed grant program in support of projects to help create a more sustainable campus), Green Day (annual day to showcase green initiatives on campus), policy to purchase furniture from a local manufacturer, Eco Move-Out (program to recycle or reuse unwanted furniture and electronics)
      Noteworthy initiatives Wood Innovation Research Lab (the Passive House Certified laboratory also promotes research excellence in wood engineering and uses significantly less energy for heating and cooling than standard buildings)
      Building footprint includes PV solar panels, green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, biomass gasification facility that uses wood residue from a local sawmill (roughly a third of the cost of natural gas) and a wood pellet heating system (which is being expanded to other campus buildings)
      Extended recycling campus-wide composting program, batteries, e-waste
      Commuter amenities carpool program, idle free policy, Bike to Work Week, bike repair station (as well as shower facilities and lockers), electric vehicle available for employee use, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, online carpool sign-up
      Community partnerships Fair Trade designated campus, formal carbon management course (includes students undertaking carbon audits of local businesses)

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