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: Fly-over video of the New Recreation Centre
Fly-over video of the New Recreation Centre
UBC Athletics & Recreation recently filmed a fly-over video of the new recreation Centre, which will be located to the North of the UBC Life Building.
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Read more: Customer Services & Informatics reporting to Facilities, AVP
Customer Services & Informatics reporting to Facilities, AVP
To reduce redundancies and expand our lens in working better together as one Facilities team to enable excellence in learning and research, the Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) team led by Kishani Gibbons in Building Operations, will report directly to Facilities,…
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Read more: Decommission of the Power House
Decommission of the Power House
The new Water Supply Centre is now completed, and the old water mains at the Power House is scheduled to be disconnected between April 9-14, 2021. To facilitate the work, there will be changes to the flow of water in…
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Read more: UBC Affirmed with “AA+” Rating from S&P
UBC Affirmed with “AA+” Rating from S&P
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings reports an expectation that “within our two-year outlook horizon, the university will maintain an excellent market position and demand profile.”
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Read more: VCH Vaccination site opens at Pharmaceutical Sciences Building
VCH Vaccination site opens at Pharmaceutical Sciences Building
UBC has entered an agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), enabling them the use of Pharmaceutical Sciences Building (PharmSci) to host a vaccination site, running March 29 – August 2021, for administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible members of the public,…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Darren Wong promoted to Project Manager, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Darren Wong promoted to Project Manager, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Darren Wong joined UBC in 1998 as a project designer, and has been with Project Services since 2011 as an Associate Project Manager. Over the years, Darren’s portfolio continues to grow, working on various renovations, public art, and accessibility-related projects.
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Read more: Aziz Kara joins the Comptroller team as a Portfolio Finance Director, DAE, External Relations and Governance
Aziz Kara joins the Comptroller team as a Portfolio Finance Director, DAE, External Relations and Governance
Aziz is a Certified Professional Accountant who brings 25 years of progressive experience in Healthcare.
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Read more: Sandy Liu joins the Comptoller team as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Operational Excellence
Sandy Liu joins the Comptoller team as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Operational Excellence
Sandy will be working closely with the Budgeting & Reporting team in support of continuous improvement within Financial Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis.
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Read more: Stephen Li joins Facilites, Building Operations as Mechanical Engineer
Stephen Li joins Facilites, Building Operations as Mechanical Engineer
Stephen is a Professional Mechanical Engineer and LEED Green Associate with over ten years’ experience in Metro Vancouver’s building consulting industry.
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Read more: Raffaela Mendel joins Treasury Team as a Senior Treasury Analyst
Raffaela Mendel joins Treasury Team as a Senior Treasury Analyst
Raffaela will support the building and refinement of the long-term corporate financial model, along with providing analytical support for other strategic initiatives across campus.