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: 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.
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Read more: UBC Safety Day 2026: A day of learning, connection and celebration
UBC Safety Day 2026: A day of learning, connection and celebration
UBC Safety Day 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together 251 engaged members of UBC’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) and Local Safety Teams (LST) for a day of learning, connection, and fun.
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Read more: Giving new purpose to the basin at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Giving new purpose to the basin at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
What was once a difficult-to-maintain reflective pool, filled with potable water or often left empty, has been thoughtfully transformed with beach pebbles to create a more intentional, natural-looking space.
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Read more: Facilities staff selected for UBC Venture Founders Fall 2026 cohort
Facilities staff selected for UBC Venture Founders Fall 2026 cohort
Bryan Archibald and Gilberto Andrade from UBC Facilities has been selected to join the UBC Venture Founders Fall 2026 Cohort, a competitive program which supports researchers and staff in advancing UBC developed intellectual property with commercial potential.
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Read more: Beyond the Role: Jaelim Jeon
Beyond the Role: Jaelim Jeon
From improving building efficiency to mentoring future engineers, Jaelim is passionate about finding innovative solutions that make a positive impact on campus and in the community.