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Guest permit code instructions February 20, 2024 - 11:02am

After parking your vehicle at the VIU Campus please proceed to the nearest parking pay station. At the pay station, you must register your vehicle’s licence plate for parking:

Guest Parking Coupon Code Request January 5, 2024 - 10:47am

Guest Parking Coupons codes are used for departmental guests on campus. Departments can request any coupon code/dollar amount needed. There is a $10 administration fee applied to all new coupons.

Shq'apthut (A Gathering Place) expansion December 18, 2023 - 2:31pm

*Please note, this image is a conceptual rendering only.

Contact Us February 15, 2024 - 9:59am
VIU Welcome Centre ramp replacement December 18, 2023 - 3:16pm

*Aerial view of the project site. Conceptual rendering coming soon.

Background

VIU’s Welcome Centre, cafeteria, library, Campus Store and the Malaspina Theatre all surround the Nanaimo campus' main courtyard, called the quad. The path between the quad and the main entrance and visitor parking area is heavily used. The existing ramp at this intersection is steep, narrow and lacks handrails on both sides. It is also concealed behind a thick concrete wall with tall bushes in front of it and does not meet current codes and standards.

Centre of Reconciliation Excellence (CoRE) for Childcare December 4, 2023 - 2:11pm

*This image is a conceptual rendering.

Project Overview:

Like many other communities, Nanaimo is facing a lack of available, affordable childcare spaces. To respond to the needs of students and the surrounding community, a new child care centre was identified as a capital priority for the Nanaimo campus.

Campus Security June 23, 2023 - 9:48am

Mission

Parking Guidelines for Contractors June 22, 2023 - 6:50pm

Contractors doing business with Vancouver Island University must check-in with the Facilities Services office to have their vehicle registered prior to working/parking on campus.  Parking Guidelines

Additional Maps March 15, 2024 - 10:07am

Please note: Buildings with numbers starting from 359 have been renumbered to fall within the 400s. See the full list of building number changes.

VIU Accessibility Plan September 5, 2023 - 11:45am

View the VIU Accessibility Plan (Draft)

Emergency Operations June 22, 2023 - 6:50pm

The following resources have been complied to assist in the event of an emergency.

Select the links below to download the corresponding documents.

Best Practices January 11, 2024 - 9:29am

Welcome to Facilities Services best practice guidelines. The best practices listed below offer a brief introduction outlining guidelines and procedures related to the day-to-day operations, maintenance and safety within the campus community.

Service Centre September 1, 2023 - 7:06pm

To request general maintenance, small improvements or any other type of service, please submit a service request.

Resource and Information Centre November 1, 2023 - 10:41am

Index

Parking June 22, 2023 - 6:42pm

VIU Parking is managed through Indigo of Vancouver. Learn more about parking services and purchasing permits.

VIU Mobility Task Force

Information about the VIU Mobility Task Force and VIU Mobility Recommendations.

Contact Information & Hours

For more information on parking, please contact Indigo at viuparking@group-indigo.com or by phone: 1.800.469.4169.

Parking for Community January 31, 2024 - 12:50pm

VIU Parking is managed through Indigo of Vancouver. Learn more about parking services and purchasing permits.

VIU Mobility Task Force

Information about the VIU Mobility Task Force and VIU Mobility Recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions March 15, 2024 - 10:52am
About Us March 15, 2024 - 10:02am

Facilities Services is responsible for the operations / maintenance of all VIU campuses and facilities. Specific areas of responsibility and managers responsible are outlined below: 

Director, Facilities Services

The Director, Facilities Services is responsible to oversee the operations and maintenance of all VIU campuses and facilities.

Manager Operations, Facilities Services

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Campus Development Welcome Package March 12, 2024 - 9:27am

Welcome to the Campus Development Team!

This comprehensive Welcome Package is tailored for new employees of our team. Explore essential resources and links to streamline your daily work, and benefit from this centralized hub designed to support all team members in their tasks. We are excited to have you on board!