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: Balanced operating budget for 2026/27 approved by UBC Board of Governors
Balanced operating budget for 2026/27 approved by UBC Board of Governors
UBC is projecting a balanced financial position as part of its 2026/27 budget, approved by the university’s Board of Governors this week.
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Read more: A message from Frank: Interim reporting structure in the VPFO
A message from Frank: Interim reporting structure in the VPFO
As you are aware, Helen Yung’s last day with UBC is approaching and we are deeply grateful for her many contributions to the University. While we undertake the recruitment process for the AVP Finance, we will transition to an interim…
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Read more: UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2026/27
UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2026/27
In advance of the Board of Governors meeting on March 31, we wanted to let you know that we will be presenting a balanced budget for approval. This is a good outcome given the continued fiscal pressures on Canadian higher…
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Read more: Cross-department collaboration drives successful decarbonization
Cross-department collaboration drives successful decarbonization
Facilities recently completed upgrades to aging infrastructure at the Brimacombe Building and West Mall Swing Space that will significantly reduce the campus’ carbon footprint.
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Read more: Campus Security renews identity as UBC Community Safety
Campus Security renews identity as UBC Community Safety
Campus Security has been renamed UBC Community Safety on the UBC Vancouver campus, marking an important step forward in shifting from a traditional response-based model to one centered on community safety, proactivity, and meaningful engagement.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Welcome to Edward Ganal as Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services
Welcome to Edward Ganal as Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services
We are excited to announce Edward Ganal is the new Team Manager, Day Shift – Custodial Services. Edward steps into this position with over 17 years of UBC Custodial Services experience.
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Read more: Jocelyn Bissett joins as Administrative Assistant to the VPFO
Jocelyn Bissett joins as Administrative Assistant to the VPFO
We are thrilled to announce that Jocelyn Bissett will be joining the VPFO Admin Team starting March 2, 2026, as an Administrative Assistant to the VPFO. She will primarily support the VPFO calendar and administrative tasks, working closely with the…
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Read more: Alison Birdsall promoted to Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Alison Birdsall promoted to Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Effective February 16, 2026, Alison Birdsall has stepped into the role of Director, Enterprise Risk Management in Enterprise Risk & Assurance.
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Read more: Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings
Samuel Boadi joins as Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings
We are excited to welcome Samuel Boadi as our new Custodial Team Manager – Weekend Evenings.
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Read more: Welcome Ramin Sabouhi to the Capital Financial Reporting Team
Welcome Ramin Sabouhi to the Capital Financial Reporting Team
We are pleased to officially welcome Ramin Sabouhi to the Capital Financial Reporting team as a Senior Financial Analyst.