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: A new Utility Portal is coming your way!
A new Utility Portal is coming your way!
The new UBC Utility Portal will be launching in Summer 2025. This portal will improve utility customers’ ability to manage their utility accounts and let them receive invoices online and go paperless!
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Read more: Changes to credit card issuance
Changes to credit card issuance
As part of closing the front counter reception on the fifth floor of Technology Enterprise Facility 3 (TEF 3), new UBC Visa cards and card renewals will be mailed out. Card pickup will no longer be an option. For ongoing…
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Read more: Adopting a new Facilities service delivery model
Adopting a new Facilities service delivery model
Starting April 1, Facilities will be transitioning to a more streamlined and sustainable service model, and the 15-hour non-billable labour limit for customer-funded services will be discontinued.
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Read more: Join the conversation: Get ready for VPFO Day on May 12
Join the conversation: Get ready for VPFO Day on May 12
On Monday, May 12, join us for a time of connection to talk about our work, our values and the culture we’re building within the VPFO.
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Read more: Shifting our UBC Travel Program services
Shifting our UBC Travel Program services
Over the years, there has been a significant shift in the way the community books travel, moving away from the services offered through the University-related travel page. As such, we are shifting and streamlining our contract management and support for…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations
Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations
Jason held the leadership role of People & Process Manager with UBC Building Operations, leading our Mechanical Maintenance team since September 2018.
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Read more: David Kosub, Project Coordinator: 22 years at UBC before riding into retirement
David Kosub, Project Coordinator: 22 years at UBC before riding into retirement
David started his career at UBC 22 years ago as a cabinet maker. Since then, he has worked with many teams at over 100 buildings across campus. As he embarks on the next chapter of his life after retirement, we invited…
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Read more: Peter Lincoln joins Infrastructure Development as Project Coordinator
Peter Lincoln joins Infrastructure Development as Project Coordinator
Peter Lincoln is the successful candidate for the position of Project Coordinator in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. David Kosub will be retiring at the end of June 2021, and Peter will be stepping into his role in Project Services.
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Read more: Parveen Mann joins UBC as Director, Human Resources
Parveen Mann joins UBC as Director, Human Resources
We are pleased to welcome Parveen Mann to the VPFO as our new Director of Human Resources, reporting to Vice-President, Finance & Operations, Peter Smailes, effective June 21.
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Read more: VPFO Finance Realignments Following Workday Go-Live
VPFO Finance Realignments Following Workday Go-Live
Many members of our VPFO team played key roles in launch of Workday at UBC, and following the success of go-live we are ready to continue modernizing our core business processes, improve how we are structured, and transform the way…