u/ArrivalBoth

Hey, UBC grad here (Sauder BCom, Accounting). I’ve spent the last few years in accounting roles, month-end close, financial reporting, the works, and I’ve been thinking it’d be pretty cool to circle back and actually work at the university.

I know UBC hires staff through Workday (hr.ubc.ca/careers) and there are finance roles scattered across different departments and faculties. But a few things I can’t figure out:

•	Is the pay actually livable, or is it noticeably below market?

•	Do hiring managers at UBC respond to cold LinkedIn outreach, or is it strictly apply-and-wait?

•	Is there a “hidden” internal network where most roles get filled before they even post?

•	Any Sauder alumni working in UBC Finance or admin who’d be willing to connect?

Would love to hear from anyone who made this move or knows the inside track.