Professional Development

Overview

Engage in professional development (PD) activities related to current or future employment opportunities at UFV.

The in-service professional development fund covers events, tuition support, annual professional memberships, resource materials and more. Allocation amounts are calculated for the fiscal year April 01 to March 31. For more information including the full PD criteria and guidelines, please visit the UFV HR Professional Development Fund website.

Prior to completing and submitting this PD application form, please ensure that you have reviewed and discussed the proposed activity with your supervisor.


Application Process

There are two different types of application forms for Professional Development; one for Events & Tuition, and another form for Memberships & Resource Materials. All forms should now be submitted through HR Service Catalog system.

All PD applications must be submitted to an employee’s direct supervisor for review and confirmation that the request meets the in-service Professional Development criteria. If the direct supervisor is not an exempt administrator, then the application will require a second signature from the exempt administrator.

  1. Submit application.

Fill out the applicable PD application form and submit it to your direct supervisor using this HR Service Catalog system.

  1. Receive approval for application.

Your application will then automatically be forwarded to Human Resources for review and processing. Final approval notification will be sent to you from HR.

  1. Make the purchase and/or attend the activity

Once you have received a confirmation email from HR approving your request, you may make the purchase and/or attend the activity.
 

  1. Submit post-PD report within 10 days

Tell us about your activity! You are required to complete this fillable post-PD report (for conferences, workshops, course, training, and events), have it reviewed and signed by your supervisor, and email it to in-service_PD@ufv.ca within 10 days of the completion of your activity.
 

  1. Submit your PD expense claim

Review the In-Service PD: Allowable Expenses then complete and submit your claim through the Emburse Expense Management System for reimbursement.

Please see user guide on how to submit your PD expense claim through the Emburse Expense Management System. You can find more instructions on how to use Emburse here.

 

Support

For questions regarding the in-service professional development fund and process, contact the Professional Development Assistant at email in-service_pd@ufv.ca or at local 5133.

If you are experiencing access related issue on HR Service Catalog system, please contact IT Service Desk.

 
Submit Events and Tuition Application Form Submit Memberships & Resource Materials Application Form

Service Offerings (2)

PD Application Form - Events and Tuition
Click on the "Events and Tuition Application Form" button and complete all required fields on the form.
PD Application Form - Memberships & Resource Materials
Click on the "Memberships & Resource Materials Application Form" button and complete all required fields on the form.