Starting a new job can be overwhelming. In addition to the onboarding your manager arranges for you we have, resources to help familiarize you with the university and, supports you may need.
Resources and tools to support you:
New Employee Welcome
The New Employee Welcome, for those who have joined the University of Victoria within the last year, is an informative and interactive workshop. You will be given opportunities to participate in conversations and activities designed to highlight our university culture, values and community, while meeting other new people from various spaces on campus.
Questions? Please contact HR.
Employee Handbook
This document will provide you with information and answers to questions you may have while you navigate your first few weeks.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Connect for confidential support or to learn more about educational articles, resources and tools to support you in the workplace.
The online tools include a section on careers and workplace and being a new employee.
For immediate assistance, contact our EFAP provider at 1.800.387.4765 or visit workhealthlife.com.
Online Learning – Lynda.com
Lynda.com is an online platform with thousands of instructional videos and courses. Each course has multiple segments so you can watch as few or as many as you want. All UVic employees have access to Lynda.com at no fee.
The service includes a number of videos and courses for you to explore. A few samples include: