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: External review of Campus Security — take the survey by Nov 22
External review of Campus Security — take the survey by Nov 22
As part of UBC’s commitment to address systemic bias and build a more inclusive university, we are embarking on an independent external review of Campus Security.
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Read more: MOA’s Great Hall Renewal featured in Vancouver Sun & CityNews Vancouver
MOA’s Great Hall Renewal featured in Vancouver Sun & CityNews Vancouver
The Museum of Anthropology’s Great Hall will be seismically upgraded with base isolation technology.
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Read more: Building resilience around MOA’s irreplaceable collection
Building resilience around MOA’s irreplaceable collection
MOA has begun preparations for a rebuild of its iconic Great Hall that will upgrade the resiliency of the space and protect its irreplaceable collection in the event of a major earthquake.
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Read more: Planon is live at UBC
Planon is live at UBC
Planon, the new Enterprise Maintenance Management System goes live today at UBC. Teams in Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Locksmiths and Chemistry Stores will use Planon on a daily basis, and technicians in the field will be using Planon…
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Read more: Workday is now live
Workday is now live
Workday is now live, retrofitting and integrating 42 applications across the university. Some of these systems were 25 years old or more. This major milestone represents a big step forward in supporting our learning, research and working environments at UBC.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services as Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor
Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services as Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor
Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team, stepping into the role of Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor. Learn more about Eric.
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Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras
Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras
Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities and his leadership vision: “I am an inclusive, action-oriented leader. I engage and empower my team and collaborate with stakeholders to build and maintain a…
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Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann
Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann
Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Parveen Mann, Director, Human Resources and her leadership vision: “I believe that if we focus on our collective purpose, collaborate and build trust with each other, and continuously learn and…
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Read more: Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk
Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk
Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team as Lead Advisor in Privacy & Information Security Risk. The SRS PrISM team delivers privacy and security risk assessments, campus-wide training and risk advisory services to…
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Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Yale Loh
Get to know the senior leadership team: Yale Loh
Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Yale Loh, Treasurer and his leadership vision: “I am a leader of a high-performing and accountable team that is driven by shared values and success, open dialogue, transparency, and orientation…