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

  • A reminder to stick to primary routes when driving to campus

    When extreme weather comes to UBC Vancouver, Municipal Services in Building Operations is responsible for managing snow and ice within the Vancouver campus. Our snow removal and deicing vehicles work in priority zones to ensure the highest risk areas of…

    Read more: A reminder to stick to primary routes when driving to campus

  • UBC Launches Indigenous Finance Guidelines and Spend Category for Status Indian Individuals on Reserve

    The Guidelines review current payment practices at UBC and highlight some of the disparities in standard processes for the disbursement of funds to Indigenous partners. They also describe the alternative, flexible payment process piloted by IRSI and conclude with a…

    Read more: UBC Launches Indigenous Finance Guidelines and Spend Category for Status Indian Individuals on Reserve

  • UBC Second Quarter 2021/22 Financial Report is now available

    The university’s second quarter 2021/22 financial report is now available on the UBC Finance website. While the university continues to operate under an element of uncertainty related to the pandemic—confidence in the forecast is solidifying, with strong indications from Enrolment Services…

    Read more: UBC Second Quarter 2021/22 Financial Report is now available

  • Delay in ordering UBC Visa cards 

    Please note that the Credit Card team will hold off on ordering new UBC Visa cards starting from Wednesday, December 15, 2021, until Tuesday, January 4, 2022, due to office closure during the holiday season. 

    Read more: Delay in ordering UBC Visa cards 

  • New water meter installation on 16th Avenue in the University Endowment Lands (UEL)

    The University Endowment Lands will be installing a new water meter on 16th Avenue as part of regular maintenance and upgrades. UBC Facilities will support this work from December 14-17, 2021 by switching over our campus water feed, once the…

    Read more: New water meter installation on 16th Avenue in the University Endowment Lands (UEL)

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