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: UBC Continues Commitment to Mitigating Climate Change, Signs Principles for Responsible Investment
UBC Continues Commitment to Mitigating Climate Change, Signs Principles for Responsible Investment
The university is pleased to share that UBC Investment Management Trust (IMANT) has signed the internationally-developed Principles for Responsible Investment on behalf of UBC and the UBC Staff Pension Plan.
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Read more: Safe reoccupancy for your building & spaces
Safe reoccupancy for your building & spaces
With the gradual and phased reoccupancy of the university, we want to remind faculty and staff that the Facilities Group will require a minimum of five business days notice before a building is ready for reoccupancy. Our custodial and trades…
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Read more: Elana Mignosa Appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance & Operational Excellence
Elana Mignosa Appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance & Operational Excellence
In this new role Elana will co-lead the financial management of the university together with the Comptroller and the Treasurer to advance UBC’s financial services and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Read more: Serving our diverse campus
Serving our diverse campus
UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa Ono recently released a statement about systemic racism at UBC. We at Safety & Risk Services and in the VPFO portfolio want to ensure we create a sense of safety, trust and security among all…
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Read more: Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Great Hall Renewal Open House
Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Great Hall Renewal Open House
Due to precautions in place for COVID-19, public consultation for this project will take place online on Monday, June 29. Join the meeting anytime between 4:30-6:30 p.m. Construction is anticipated to start mid-late September 2020.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Get to know: Jeetender Amritsar, Facilities Manager with Building Operations
Get to know: Jeetender Amritsar, Facilities Manager with Building Operations
Jeetender leads daily operations of buildings and is the primary contact for building maintenance services (for the Teal Zone), which include cleaning, preventative maintenance, repair and minor renovations on the UBC Vancouver campus.
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Read more: Geetha Donepudi joins Building Operations as Business Analyst on the EMMS Sustainment Team
Geetha Donepudi joins Building Operations as Business Analyst on the EMMS Sustainment Team
Geetha joins the EMMS Sustainment Team from UBC IT, where she worked on the Application Ecosystem Program (AEP) as a Business Analyst. The addition of Geetha joining the EMMS Sustainment Team rounds up an already strong and experienced group to…
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Read more: Winston Feliciano promoted to Sub-Head Stores Operator in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano promoted to Sub-Head Stores Operator in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano is the successful applicant for the new Sub-Head position in Municipal Services’ Stores. Many of you will know Winston as he has worked with the Stores team for 4 years as a Stores Operator at the front counter.
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Read more: Steven Bao Joins UBC as Finance Director, Special Projects
Steven Bao Joins UBC as Finance Director, Special Projects
Starting January 11th Steven will be working with the Karamjeet Heer in the Comptroller’s portfolio, with a focus on financial reporting matters.
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Read more: Stanley Lau joins UBC as Manager, Payroll Operations and Control
Stanley Lau joins UBC as Manager, Payroll Operations and Control
Starting January 11, Stanley will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the payroll and benefits team, and lead the area in providing exceptional payroll services to the campus community.