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: Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces
Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces
The number of core soap, paper towel, and hand sanitizer dispensers for each building and space follow UBC technical guidelines. For any additional dispensers, these dispensers are not consider ‘Core’ dispensers and the faculty/department is responsible for funding the additional…
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Read more: A new Water Pump Station for the Point Grey campus
A new Water Pump Station for the Point Grey campus
The final building handover is underway for the new Water Pump Station, located on University Boulevard and Education Road, next to the Henry Angus building.
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Read more: T4 / T4A Statements for Faculty and Staff Are Now Available
T4 / T4A Statements for Faculty and Staff Are Now Available
UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2020 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. An active CWL ID and password are required.
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Read more: Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO
Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO
The VPFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee presents Pink Shirt Day on February 24, 2021. The VPFO will be celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion across our portfolio with a virtual event and cookies for those working on campus. Join…
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Read more: UBC Facilities keeping priority routes clear over the long weekend
UBC Facilities keeping priority routes clear over the long weekend
While many were out playing in the snow or bundled up by the fire, Facilities crews were on UBC campus ensuring the priority routes were clear so buses, emergency vehicles and those living and visiting the campus could move around…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Robin Shortt & Ingrid Lindner joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Building Operations
Robin Shortt & Ingrid Lindner joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Building Operations
We are happy to announce that we have now filled two additional positions on the EMMS Sustainment team — Business Analyst and Systems Analyst. Robin Shortt will take on the Business Analyst role for the EMMS Sustainment team, and Ingrid…
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Read more: Tarkan Serim joins Building Operations as team lead for the EMMS Sustainment Team
Tarkan Serim joins Building Operations as team lead for the EMMS Sustainment Team
Tarkan will be leading the Enterprise Maintenance Management System (EMMS) Sustainment Team and will be responsible for EMMS issues resolution, back log management, product management, vendor release management, and will be a key member of the EMMS Steering Committee. This…
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Read more: Adam Rosenthal promoted as the Head in Stores with Building Operations
Adam Rosenthal promoted as the Head in Stores with Building Operations
Adam has been an acting Head on many occasions in Stores, and has demonstrated he has the qualities required to be successful in this new role. As a Sub-head, Adam has developed strong relationships, and provided leadership and technical oversight…
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Read more: Caroline Macleod, Executive Secretary for Energy & Water Services
Caroline Macleod, Executive Secretary for Energy & Water Services
Caroline brings a wealth of experience to this position, and has been instrumental in supporting the department in transitioning to the new Workday and Planon enterprise systems.
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Read more: Jay Hiscox appointed Director, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Jay Hiscox appointed Director, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Jay has been part of the Infrastructure Development family since joining UBC in November 2016. He joined Project Services as Senior Project Manager, and was later promoted to Senior Manager and then Associate Director.