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

  • 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.

    Read more: MOA’s Great Hall Renewal featured in Vancouver Sun & CityNews Vancouver

  • 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.

    Read more: Building resilience around MOA’s irreplaceable collection

  • 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…

    Read more: Planon is live at UBC

  • 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.

    Read more: Workday is now live

  • The Integrated Service Centre (ISC) now available to support Workday

    The ISC is your point of contact for Workday related questions, issues and requests. If necessary, the ISC can also connect you with other support teams around the university as needed.

    Read more: The Integrated Service Centre (ISC) now available to support Workday

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