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: A warm thank you for an impressive 2024
A warm thank you for an impressive 2024
As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for your incredible efforts and reflect on what the VPFO team has achieved in 2024.
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Read more: Why your net pay may be lower in January
Why your net pay may be lower in January
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) deductions have a yearly maximum earnings limit. Once these limits are reached during the calendar year, the deductions stop for the rest of the calendar year. Learn more on the Finance website.
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Read more: Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned maintenance
Metro Vancouver water crews conducting planned maintenance
Metro Vancouver water crews are working within the City of Vancouver December 3–5, which may cause cloudy water. The water is still safe for consumption and use.
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Read more: 2024 tax information and what to expect for 2025
2024 tax information and what to expect for 2025
2024 T4 and T4A tax slips will be available on or before February 28, 2025. A Workday Announcement (shared on the home page of your Workday account) will advise you when they are available for you to download. More information…
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Read more: Fixing campus infrastructure breaks, spills, and leaks
Fixing campus infrastructure breaks, spills, and leaks
Addressing leaks is vital to maintaining campus infrastructure and supporting the VPFO’s campus excellence and sustainability goals. The UBC Facilities team has shown their dedication, expertise, and quick-thinking while responding to leaks over the past few weeks.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Dawn Irmscher joins UBC as Director of Payroll
Dawn Irmscher joins UBC as Director of Payroll
Dawn brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, technical, and systems implementation to the university, and most recently served as the Director of Finance for the Sooke School District in Victoria, BC.
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Read more: Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.
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Read more: New team members join the VPFO Operational Excellence team
New team members join the VPFO Operational Excellence team
As part of an effort to improve efficiencies and cost-savings while achieving service excellence within the VPFO, some team members of the Business Services team in Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) in Facilities will be transitioning to the newly formed…
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Read more: Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician within Building Operations
Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician within Building Operations
Graham Ewald is the successful candidate for the position of Gas Service Technician. Graham has been a Steamfitter within the Building Operations Mechanical Maintenance team for over three years and will transition to the Mechanical Operations team on April 1,…
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Read more: Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Stephanie McLeish is the successful candidate for the Associate Project Manager position in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Stephanie is joining us from the UBC Faculty of Medicine where she held a role as a program assistant.