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: UBC supplier tax forms for 2024
UBC supplier tax forms for 2024
UBC mails out a copy of the tax forms (T4A and T5) every year by early February. Suppliers can also download tax forms directly from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.
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Read more: Masks required in health care facilities
Masks required in health care facilities
As of January 6, medical mask-wearing is required in all health care facilities in British Columbia where active patient care is being provided.
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Read more: HSBC Global Disbursements transitions to RBC International Pay
HSBC Global Disbursements transitions to RBC International Pay
As part of the HSBC-RBC transition, UBC is transitioning to RBC’s International Pay on January 17, 2025. Please note there is a difference in the level of supported currencies between RBC’s International Pay and the previous platform HSBC Global Disbursement.
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Read more: Find the room you need with the new Find a Space tool!
Find the room you need with the new Find a Space tool!
The updated Find a Space tool on the Learning Spaces website is now live and ready for use! This upgraded tool provides advanced search options for buildings, classrooms, and spaces related to teaching and learning.
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Read more: UBC Alert testing on January 17 — are you in the loop?
UBC Alert testing on January 17 — are you in the loop?
UBC Alert will be sending out a test notification to UBC Vancouver and Okanagan students, faculty, and staff via a phone call and text message on Friday, January 17, 2025. Make sure your mobile number is up to date on Workday.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Pam Corrigal joins the Capital Financial Management & Reporting (CFMR) team as a Financial Analyst
Pam Corrigal joins the Capital Financial Management & Reporting (CFMR) team as a Financial Analyst
Pam will play a key role in developing and implementing new policies and processes within Capital Reporting to enable effective financial management, providing detailed analysis for major and minor capital projects, and assisting with capital budgeting and reporting.
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Read more: Michael Guimond providing part-time support to the UBC Comptroller team
Michael Guimond providing part-time support to the UBC Comptroller team
In his interim role, Michael will support some of the key work to help ensure we have a successful year, including projects such as the development of the Fiscal 2023/24 Budget, quarterly forecasting activities, participation in stakeholder engagement and working…
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Read more: Esther Li promoted to Senior Financial Processing Specialist in Treasury
Esther Li promoted to Senior Financial Processing Specialist in Treasury
Reporting to Chen Shi, Treasury Accounting Manager, Esther will continue to be responsible for the incoming payments while playing a critical role in more complicated bank reconciliations and other banking side responsibilities.
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Read more: Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm
Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm
Jen Sheel takes pride in what her team does… and it shows. When you meet Jen, one of the first things you see is her dedication to making UBC a place that invites and builds connections. She fiercely believes that…
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Read more: Josephine Shen joins the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as a Financial Analyst
Josephine Shen joins the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as a Financial Analyst
In her new role, Josephine will play a key role in developing the Strategic Initiatives’ multi-year forecasting model and maintaining various financial models (i.e. Contingency and PAEI) at UBC.