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: Hyperion 2.0 is now live
Hyperion 2.0 is now live
The new instance of Hyperion — the planning system UBC uses to produce Quarterly Operating Reports and the Future Year Budget — is now live in read only mode, with data to the end of September.
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Read more: Hebb Building receives LEED Gold Certification
Hebb Building receives LEED Gold Certification
Completed earlier this year, Hebb Building Renewal receives LEED Gold Certification from Canada Green Building Council.
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Read more: Our first step towards transformational change in the VPFO
Our first step towards transformational change in the VPFO
We’re working to build a holistic view of our portfolio to better understand how our individual team strengths can be used across the portfolio, while finding efficiencies and savings.
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Read more: Iconic Vancouver landmark to be torn down and rebuilt to make it seismically safe
Iconic Vancouver landmark to be torn down and rebuilt to make it seismically safe
CTV news anchor Nafeesa Karim report on the Museum of Anthropology Great Hall Renewal project. She interviews Jennifer Sanguinetti, managing director of Infrastructure Development and Nick Milkovich, principal architect on the upgrades.
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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.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning in Safety & Risk Services
Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning in Safety & Risk Services
In her new role as Manager of Emergency & Continuity Planning, Hailey looks forward to continuing to support the UBC community in developing personal and organizational resilience through planning, training and engagement initiatives.
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Read more: Balancing safety and innovation
Balancing safety and innovation
Janet Hankins leads a team of specialists in biosafety, radiation, and chemical safety and occupational hygiene responsible for the handling of hazardous substances across the university. Learn how Janet resonates with the VPFO’s strategic directions and values, and how her…
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Read more: Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst
Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst
In her new role, Bella will be responsible for providing financial analysis to the overall VPFO/VPHR Finance team, with a primary focus on Infrastructure Development, Safety & Risk Services, and Financial Operations.
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Read more: Maliheh Oliver, Manager PIA Operations and Engagement and Taylor Bohn, Privacy and Security Advisor join PrISM in Safety & Risk Services
Maliheh Oliver, Manager PIA Operations and Engagement and Taylor Bohn, Privacy and Security Advisor join PrISM in Safety & Risk Services
Privacy & Information Security (PrISM) in Safety & Risk Services is pleased to welcome Maliheh Oliver as Manager PIA Operations and Engagement and Taylor Bohn as Privacy and Security Advisor.
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Read more: In memory of March Cheng
In memory of March Cheng
It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend and colleague March Cheng. March consistently made a positive impact on every team she was a part of. Her knowledge of payroll was second…