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: Thank you VPFO, for your extra efforts regarding coronavirus COVID-19
Thank you VPFO, for your extra efforts regarding coronavirus COVID-19
Thank you for all of your extra efforts over the past few weeks to help UBC navigate the situation regarding the coronavirus COVID-19. This is new for the university, and we need to ensure we all keep up the good…
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Read more: Have your say! Help define Inclusive Washrooms at UBC
Have your say! Help define Inclusive Washrooms at UBC
During the month of March and April, we are asking students, faculty, staff, and visitors to share their experiences, challenges, needs, and ideas to help define Inclusive Washrooms at UBC.
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Read more: Campus Security Get a New Set of Wheels
Campus Security Get a New Set of Wheels
To help team members provide an efficient service around campus, Campus Security has invested in a brand new Gem e2 electric vehicle. The vehicle has zero emissions and runs at a fraction of the cost of a traditional gas vehicle.
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Read more: VPFO Gathers for Pink Shirt Day 2020
VPFO Gathers for Pink Shirt Day 2020
Team members from across the VPFO gathered on February 26 to celebrate Pink Shirt Day 2020, and talk about respect, diversity and inclusion.
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Read more: Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre wins 2019 North American Copper in Architecture Award
Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre wins 2019 North American Copper in Architecture Award
The only winner in Western Canada, UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) features a standing seam copper roof that embodies the Coast Salish’s idea that the chief’s copper represents dignity.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Sam Stephens joins Safety & Risk Services as the new Director, Special Projects
Sam Stephens joins Safety & Risk Services as the new Director, Special Projects
Sam has a diverse background, with extensive experience leading projects and teams within Compliance, Security and Risk Management roles for organizations in the public sector.
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Read more: Srinath Srinivasan joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Srinath Srinivasan joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Srinath is a Cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in a diverse range of industries and sectors, including transportation, health, finance, and technology in both private and public sector organizations.
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Read more: Clayton Mullen joins Facilities as Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities in Energy & Water Services
Clayton Mullen joins Facilities as Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities in Energy & Water Services
As Senior Manager of Thermal Utilities, Clayton will bring thermal utility managerial and operational experience. He will be leading the Thermal Utilities team to improve practices and processes.
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Read more: Jonathan Weinberg promoted to Project Coordinator in Infrastructure Development, Facilities
Jonathan Weinberg promoted to Project Coordinator in Infrastructure Development, Facilities
Jonathan joined UBC in September 2019 working as a project carpenter in Building Operations. He participated in continuing education by volunteering for the Expression of Interest Program (EOI) program back in 2020, and since then has supported the crew as…
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Read more: Leadership change within the Vice-President, Finance and Operations portfolio
Leadership change within the Vice-President, Finance and Operations portfolio
Peter Smailes, Vice-President, Finance and Operations, is leaving UBC to take up a new opportunity at Kwantlen Polytechnic University as their Vice-President, Administration.