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
June 17, 2019
Improving the UBC Finance Website
Following user feedback, we've identified elements where we can improve usability, navigation, and content on the finance.ubc.ca website, and we'll be implementing these changes in July.
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
June 17, 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, manufacturing, and retail.
Two new appointments in the Treasury
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.
Ryan Huffman appointed Senior Project Manager, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
As the successful candidate for the Senior Project Manager position, Ryan will be leading the newly formed Campus Infrastructure team, developing and delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects, and managing client and vendor relationships within this portfolio
Two new Project Managers join Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Nadine Anseeuw joins Project Services from Integral Group and AME Consulting Group where she held positions as a mechanical designer and sustainability consultant. Hilde Schepens started at Project Services in April 2019, joining us from Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. in Burnaby where she held a position as a Senior Architect, managing projects from design through to construction.
Jay Hiscox appointed Associate Director, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
As part of the new organizational structure at Project Services, Jay Hiscox will be leading the Renewal and Resilience team, and continue to provide strategic leadership in the identification of whole buildings and system components in need of replacement, upgrading or renewal, and taking a lead role in planning short and long-term renewal and upgrade strategies.