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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • 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.

    Read more: Caroline Macleod, Executive Secretary for Energy & Water Services

  • Enabling our strategic plan with a new structure for the VPFO’s administrative professionals

    Effective September 24, I have promoted Sandy Zarka to Manager, VPFO Administration. Please join me in congratulating Sandy on her new role and in supporting her entire team as they prepare to support us through the changes to come.

    Read more: Enabling our strategic plan with a new structure for the VPFO’s administrative professionals

  • Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on October 15th

    We’re all spending more time at home at the moment, which makes it all the more important to prepare your home for the unexpected. Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on October 15th to get ready!

    Read more: Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on October 15th

  • A beautiful plaque for Professor Santa J. Ono’s reappointment

    In celebration of Professor Santa J. Ono’s reappointment as President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC, the Facilities team created a beautiful plaque and presented it to President Ono.

    Read more: A beautiful plaque for Professor Santa J. Ono’s reappointment

  • Enrolment remains strong at UBC

    Student enrolment numbers remain strong this fall at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan—a sign of the university’s stellar academic reputation. Students are keenly interested in achieving their educational ambitions at UBC, despite challenges posed by COVID-19.

    Read more: Enrolment remains strong at UBC

People of the VPFO