Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio
We are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety, risk management, and assurance across our university community.
The Vice-President Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio provides strategic stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, and leads safety, risk management, and assurance across the university. Guided by the values of innovation, unity, and accountability in the VPFO Strategic Plan and in alignment with the UBC Strategic Plan, the portfolio oversees a budget of over $4 billion, and all facilities across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. The portfolio also manages key relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust and is responsible for strategic development and management of UBC’s real estate assets to support the long-term benefit of the university community.
VPFO Strategic Plan 2024–2027
Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Learn more about where we’re going next and how we plan to get there.
News from the VPFO
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Read more: Fiona Jones receives PCAPPA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Fiona Jones receives PCAPPA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Congratulations to Fiona Jones (Accessible Buildings Planner) on receiving the PCAPPA Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award!
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Read more: One hundred years old and still turning heads: UBC’s historic Old Fire Hall
One hundred years old and still turning heads: UBC’s historic Old Fire Hall
A century after it was built, UBC’s former fire hall has completed its latest journey across campus and is set to become a gathering place at a major new graduate student housing development.
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Read more: Preparing for extreme winter weather at UBC
Preparing for extreme winter weather at UBC
As weather patterns begin to shift towards extreme winter weather, we would like to remind you of information available to help you prepare.
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Read more: Safety and Risk Services audit visit to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Safety and Risk Services audit visit to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
A recent audit visit by the Safety and Risk Services team to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre provided a valuable opportunity to review emergency planning and preparedness, evaluate environmental compliance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Read more: Celebrating our staff who joined the 25 Year Club!
Celebrating our staff who joined the 25 Year Club!
The 25 Year Club honours non-faculty staff members who have 25 or more years of uninterrupted or accumulated service at UBC. This year the inductees for 2026 highlighted many staff members from across our portfolio.