The VP Finance & Operations Portfolio Provides Strategic Leadership and Support for UBC’s Academic Vision through Financial and Operational Management Excellence
The eight units of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets. We oversee a $2.8 billion budget, a $1.2 billion endowment, and all university facilities. The VPFO also manages the university’s relationships with the UBC Investment Management Trust (IMANT) and UBC Properties Trust. In all the portfolio’s responsibilities, we are committed to the values of accountability and transparency.
News From the VPFO
July 3, 2019
Improving the UBC Finance Website
This summer we made changes to improve navigation and user experience on the finance.ubc.ca website.
Financial Operations opens Satellite Location in Wesbrook Village
The new space is needed as a result of significant growth within Financial Operations, brought about by the Procurement Modernization initiative and the successful development of a new Service Delivery Model for UBC.
Announcing the creation of a new department of Safety & Risk Services
As part of UBC’s commitment to creating a safe, secure and resilient environment for our students, faculty and staff, Risk Management Services (RMS) will be joining with Campus Security to create a new department of Safety & Risk Services (SRS) for the Vancouver campus.
Campus Energy Centre wins green building award
UBC's Campus Energy Centre has won the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s 2019 Green Building Award, and it is the only building in BC to be recognized in this year’s Awards of Excellence.
EMMS project announces vendor, launches website
The Enterprise Maintenance Management System (EMMS) Project received Board of Governors approval to enter contract with Planon, an industry-leading solution for maintenance, inventory, and asset management and the project is now ready to move forward in concert with the IRP.
People of the VPFO
July 8, 2019
David Pepin joins Building Operations as Continuous Improvement Project Manager
David is the successful candidate for the 12-month term position as Continuous Improvement Project Manager, reporting to Janice Weigel, Superintendent, Business Services. He will be leading projects outlined in Building Operations’ strategic plan.
Get to know James Heth, Assistant Treasurer, Contracts and Leases in the Treasury Department
From a distant log cabin on a mountain, James is ready to join the adventure and take on any challenge that Treasury can imagine.
Announcing Nikii Hoglund as Director, Asset Replacement and Improvements in Building Operations
Building Operations is pleased to announce Nikii Hoglund as the successful applicant for Director, Asset Replacement and Improvements position effective July 8, 2019.
Karamjeet Heer Appointed as UBC’s new Comptroller
Karamjeet is an experienced senior financial leader with a progressive career in both public practice and the public sector. She joins UBC from Providence Health Care, where she served as the Executive Director, Finance, and she brings deep expertise from over 18 years working across various industries, including healthcare, transportation, and retail.
Two new appointments in the Treasury Department
The VPFO is pleased to welcome Otto Wong to his role as Manager, Cash, and Olivia Wong to her position as the Treasury's newest Financial Analyst. Otto and Olivia each have a wealth of experience, both at UBC and outside of the university, that they bring to these roles.