Potential delays to university cheque mailing due to Canada Post job action

Canada Post’s operations are being impacted by strike action as of May 25. While Canada Post continues to operate, users may experience delays in mail delivery, including cheque delivery for payroll and suppliers.  

For Employees: receive your pay via direct deposit

The most effective way to receive your pay is through an electronic funds transfer (EFT) to your personal bank account. If you currently receive your pay via cheque, you can update your Payment Elections in Workday to add your direct deposit information.

Employees who receive their pay via cheque will be notified directly about whether their payment is being mailed or will be available for pick-up. Please bring government-issued identification if collecting your cheque in person.

For expense reimbursements and student-related payments

Similar to payroll cheques, the most effective way to receive your expense reimbursement or student-related payment is through an electronic funds transfer to your personal bank account. You can update your Payment Elections in Workday to add your direct deposit information. 

UBC will continue to mail cheques for expense reimbursements and student-related payments at this time, although recipients may experience delays.

For suppliers: receive your payment through electronic funds transfer

The most efficient and effective way to receive payment from UBC is through an electronic funds transfer.

At this time UBC will continue to mail cheques for suppliers set up for this payment method, although recipients may experience delays. Suppliers with questions should contact info.support@ubc.ca.