aerial photo of the campus in the fall season

Human Resources at VIU

Our Vision

As a strategic partner, foster positive relationships by providing superior service that supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Our Supporting Principles

  • Provide superior service to all employees, departments and decanal areas
  • Practice and promote ethics and integrity
  • Provide consultation through collaboration
  • Recognize and value each employee
  • Engage in strategic initiatives at all levels
  • Cultivate positive relationships

HR Organizational Chart

We are your resource for:

  • Employee Development Initiatives
  • Return to Work Plans and Accommodation
  • Recruitment and Employee Retention Strategies
  • Performance Management
  • Leave and Attendance Management
  • Collective Agreement / Legislation Interpretation and Application
  • Statistical Analysis and Management Reports
  • Research and Advice on Labour Relations and Negotiations
  • Advice on Job Design and Evaluation
  • Workshops and Training
  • Consultation on Conflict Resolution and Risk Assessment

VIU's 2024-2029 People Plan

This refreshed plan advances VIU’s Strategic Plan - “People, Place, Potential”, and continues the positive impacts and accomplishments from the inaugural 2019-2023 People Plan. The goals represent our commitment to fostering a thriving workplace culture, our aspiration to become a more effective organization, and our dedication to strengthening the university as a learning organization. We recognize the importance of creating a positive and inclusive environment that allows employees to flourish, and our responsibility is to help VIU be a place where we can adapt, innovate, and improve. This plan positions us to best support our employees in the great work we do at VIU to serve students and our communities.

View the People Plan

Hay ch qa’ sii’em siye’yu mukw mustimuxw.

Vancouver Island University students, staff, faculty and administration thank the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Tla’amin First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation and the Cowichan Tribes for allowing students, staff, faculty and administration to teach, learn, live and share educational experiences on the traditional territories of these nations.