Transition to Vadium Security
Starting on June 19, Vadium Security assumed guard services at UBC Okanagan under a one-year interim agreement. This change occurred after UBC Okanagan exercised its contractual rights to terminate the guard services agreement with Blackbird Security after a review of service delivery. Vadium has a proven track record of supporting UBC Okanagan with high-profile events, including […]
Safety Training is back online
Online Safety Training is now available as Canvas is now operational. You can view the various types of online safety training available for UBC Okanagan here: https://operations.ok.ubc.ca/2026/05/11/update-on-online-safety-training/ To view the status of UBC IT enterprise services, including Canvas, see https://status.it.ubc.ca/
Traffic Pattern Changes – June 4-5
Please be advised that a large section of campus will be closed to all vehicle traffic, deliveries, and drop-offs during Convocation June 4th-5th, starting at 7:30 AM each day, until the crowds after the last ceremony are cleared. This restriction is to ensure the safety of the faculty, graduates, and guests. Golf cart accessibility rides […]
Update on Online Safety Training
Online Safety Training is currently unavailable due to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that owns and operates Canvas. UBC Okanagan Health, Safety and Environment is looking into alternative delivery methods to ensure that students, faculty and staff have alternative means to complete required safety training. In the meanwhile, If you are new to […]
Welcoming Blackbird Security
Campus Operations & Risk Management (Campus Security) is preparing to welcome Blackbird Security as the new contracted guard services provider for UBC Okanagan, effective May 1, 2026 following a competitive procurement process. Blackbird Security was selected based on its strong alignment with UBC’s core values, its experience delivering security services across post-secondary institutions in British […]
Archibus/OSIS Scheduled Service Outage
Please be advised that a temporary service outage is scheduled to support a planned platform migration. The outage will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM, during which time related services and features will be unavailable. The outage is expected to last approximately 3 hours; however, service restoration may take longer should any […]