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.
News from the VPFO
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Read more: 75,868 text notifications sent via UBC Alert as part of the annual ShakeOut drill
75,868 text notifications sent via UBC Alert as part of the annual ShakeOut drill
As part of the annual ShakeOut drill, a UBC Alert test notification by text and voice message was sent on October 21, 2021, at 10:21 am, to remind students, faculty, and staff to drop, cover, and hold on when an earthquake…
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Read more: Auditor General’s report gives context on their audit of UBC’s financial statements
Auditor General’s report gives context on their audit of UBC’s financial statements
In their 2021 report, the Auditor General shares their general findings from over 160 government entities as well as specific highlights from UBC and our response.
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Read more: Cassandra Torres and Evan Lloyd join Safety & Risk Services as Management & Continuity Planning Advisors
Cassandra Torres and Evan Lloyd join Safety & Risk Services as Management & Continuity Planning Advisors
Cassandra Torres (she, her, hers) and Evan Lloyd join the Emergency Management team in Safety & Risk Services as Emergency Management & Continuity Planning Advisors. Their education and backgrounds in emergency response will be great assets to the team.
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Read more: Siu Tse will be Acting Managing Director, Energy & Water Services
Siu Tse will be Acting Managing Director, Energy & Water Services
Today is David Woodson’s last day at UBC as Managing Director, Energy & Water Services after 23½ years of outstanding service and many great memories. I am pleased to announce that Siu Tse will be Acting Managing Director, Energy & Water Services while we…
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Read more: UBC Capital Assets Accounting Principles available
UBC Capital Assets Accounting Principles available
The UBC Capital Assets Accounting Principles document is now available on the UBC Finance website. These guidelines help to establish the accounting treatment for the purchase, maintenance, and disposal of tangible capital assets at UBC.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement & Improvement.
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Read more: Daniel Dong joins as Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst
Daniel Dong joins as Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst
Welcome Daniel Dong as Claims Analyst, Insurance & Enterprise Risk Management, to the Safety & Risk Services team. Daniel is thrilled to be joining UBC and looks forward to connecting with the team and contributing to the great work ahead.…
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Read more: Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Join us in welcoming Pierre-Olivier Whittom, who will be joining the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Comptroller as a Senior Financial Analyst starting May 20.
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Read more: Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Pam Corrigal joins as Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning
Starting May 5, Pam Corrigal will be returning to UBC to assume the role of Manager, Long-term Financial Modelling & Planning in Treasury for an 18-month term.
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Read more: Girish Ananthanarayana joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Application Platform Support Senior Manager
Girish Ananthanarayana joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Application Platform Support Senior Manager
As the Senior Manager in Application Platform Support, Girish directs teams focused on reporting, security, and quality assurance.