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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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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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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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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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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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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Manpreet Suhi joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
We are pleased to welcome Manpreet Suhi as the new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance joining Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) within Safety & Risk Services (SRS).
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Sahar Mirkhosravi joins Treasury as Tax Analyst
We are pleased to announce that Sahar Mirkhosravi will be joining the Treasury team as Tax Analyst (Term) starting August 1, 2024, to cover for Kelly Ren’s maternity leave. Sahar has gained over 13 years of work experience at UBC…
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Cecille Lintag joins UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development
Cecille Lintag has joined UBC Facilities as Assistant Manager, Capital Planning & Development until November 25, 2024 to cover for Natalie Wagorn while on leave. Cecille will play a pivotal role in the administration, reporting, and financial oversight of our…
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Abbey Hall joins as Executive Assistant supporting Executive Director, UBC Safety & Risk Services
Abbey Hall joins VPFO as Executive Assistant, supporting Rae Ann Aldridge, Executive Director, UBC Safety & Risk Services. Abbey comes to us from the University of Victoria, where she worked in both the Office of the President supporting the VP, Indigenous…
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Ildar Altynbaev joins Facilities’ Construction Office as a Project Manager 1
Ildar Altynbaev joins Facilities’ Construction Office as a Project Manager 1 as of June 3, 2024. Ildar’s role will enhance our collective ability to deliver projects to the campus community, focusing on projects that primarily require the oversight of a…