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: Switch to an online T4 statement for your chance to win an iPad
Switch to an online T4 statement for your chance to win an iPad
UBC Payroll is giving away an iPad to one lucky faculty or staff member who makes the transition between now and the end of January to receive their T4 tax slip electronically, instead of in print.
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Read more: Stepping into the future: ending the age of steam at UBC
Stepping into the future: ending the age of steam at UBC
On December 16, 2019, the last steam line at UBC was shut down, marking the end of an era and our acceleration towards achieving net-zero emissions prior to 2050.
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Read more: Avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter with some simple tips
Avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter with some simple tips
Take care when moving around campus this winter and stay safe with our handy tips.
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Read more: Year End Pay Cycle and Procurement Dates
Year End Pay Cycle and Procurement Dates
Financial Operations has posted the Accounts Payable pay cycle dates for 2019 calendar year end, as well as the procurement deadlines for 2019/2020 fiscal year end for the UBC community.
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Read more: Help reduce energy use and emissions over the winter break
Help reduce energy use and emissions over the winter break
Every action counts! This holiday season help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which lowers the temperature in buildings during the winter break to reduce energy use and emissions on campus.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Scott Stevens promoted as High Voltage Electrical Sub-Head in Energy & Water Services
Scott Stevens promoted as High Voltage Electrical Sub-Head in Energy & Water Services
Scott Stevens will be joining the Supervisory Organization of Electrical Trades with Energy & Water Services at the Campus Energy Center location. His role as Sub-Head starts on August 3, 2021.
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Read more: Kyle Whitehead starts his Landscape Technologist Apprenticeship with Municipal Services
Kyle Whitehead starts his Landscape Technologist Apprenticeship with Municipal Services
Kyle Whitehead is the successful candidate for the recent posting of Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services. He first joined the Municipal Services team as a seasonal employee in January 2017, and then was hired to join the Soft Landscape…
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Read more: Shiraz Khan joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator
Shiraz Khan joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator
Shiraz joined UBC in 1995 and has had a variety of experience on campus including Bookstore warehouse, Parking, and Campus Mail. He is excited to be back with the Customer Services & Informatics team and will be starting on July…
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Read more: Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations
Jason Wright promoted as Senior Manager, Mechanical in Building Operations
Jason held the leadership role of People & Process Manager with UBC Building Operations, leading our Mechanical Maintenance team since September 2018.
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Read more: David Kosub, Project Coordinator: 22 years at UBC before riding into retirement
David Kosub, Project Coordinator: 22 years at UBC before riding into retirement
David started his career at UBC 22 years ago as a cabinet maker. Since then, he has worked with many teams at over 100 buildings across campus. As he embarks on the next chapter of his life after retirement, we invited…