Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio


The nine divisions of the VPFO are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety and risk management for our university community.

We oversee a $3.98 billion budget, a $3.38 billion endowment, and all facilities on both campuses, as well as managing the university’s relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust. In all the portfolio’s responsibilities, we are committed to the values of innovation, unity and accountability.

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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • Measuring our impact: Facilities Key Performance Indicators

    The Facilities Key Performance Indicators (KPI) brings together 15 indicators to provide a comprehensive overview of how Facilities is performing today and where opportunities for improvement remain. Check out the KPI report.

    Read more: Measuring our impact: Facilities Key Performance Indicators

  • Turn electronics off! Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown

    This holiday season help save energy by unplugging electronics and turning out the lights. This supports energy savings as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which lowers the temperature in buildings during the winter break.

    Read more: Turn electronics off! Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown

  • Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026

    We are refreshing access for the Centre to ensure our records are current. All existing access will be removed on January 12, and only staff who have re-registered will retain entry to the Centre and group classes.

    Read more: Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026
  • Snowy Conditions at UBC

    Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls

    With colder temperatures and increased winter conditions, take precautions not to slip, trip, and fall. Outdoor workers should also be alert of the risk for cold stress.

    Read more: Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls

  • New leadership roles in the VPFO

    As part of our continued efforts to strengthen strategic alignment and operational excellence across the VPFO, we will be initiating two key recruitment processes in the coming weeks. First, we are establishing a new position: Managing Director, Strategy Planning and…

    Read more: New leadership roles in the VPFO

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