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: Save lives with an AED
Save lives with an AED
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a person’s heart. Anyone can use an AED. The device will only administer an electrical shock if the heart needs it. Learn where AEDs are located on…
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Read more: Tanya Nyandong joins Facilities as Custodial Manager for the Evening Shift
Tanya Nyandong joins Facilities as Custodial Manager for the Evening Shift
Tanya brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. She has a robust background in facilities management that will help support and enhance our operations.
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Read more: 2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) now available
2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) now available
The BC Financial Information Act requires that public institutions publish certain supplementary information. This information is published annually, following the March 31 year end. The Annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for year ended March 31, 2024, is now available…
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Read more: The latest Facility Condition Index is available
The latest Facility Condition Index is available
Facilities has updated the bubble diagrams that show the condition of UBC Vancouver Point Grey owned buildings as assessed by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills in 2023. These diagrams are augmented by renovations completed to date after…
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Read more: Building a sustainable UBC: Saving energy and water on campus
Building a sustainable UBC: Saving energy and water on campus
In the past year, UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services led three key projects to help UBC meet our sustainability goals and lessen energy and water usage on the Vancouver campus.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: VPFO HR team update
VPFO HR team update
Daisy Chan will be going on Maternity leave starting March 2023. During her leave, Kasia Burza will be temporarily promoted to an HR Advisor until September 2024, supporting AVPFO and Treasury. Alysa Garza will be joining as an HR Coordinator…
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Read more: Silvia Magnano joins Treasury as Manager, Treasury Contracts & Real Estate
Silvia Magnano joins Treasury as Manager, Treasury Contracts & Real Estate
Silvia comes to us directly from the UBC University-Industry Liaison Office (UILO) where she was a Contracts Officer. Silvia brings both business and legal background to her new role. She was trained and certified as a lawyer in Argentina, where…
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Read more: Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning in Safety & Risk Services
Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning in Safety & Risk Services
In her new role as Manager of Emergency & Continuity Planning, Hailey looks forward to continuing to support the UBC community in developing personal and organizational resilience through planning, training and engagement initiatives.
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Read more: Balancing safety and innovation
Balancing safety and innovation
Janet Hankins leads a team of specialists in biosafety, radiation, and chemical safety and occupational hygiene responsible for the handling of hazardous substances across the university. Learn how Janet resonates with the VPFO’s strategic directions and values, and how her…
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Read more: Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst
Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst
In her new role, Bella will be responsible for providing financial analysis to the overall VPFO/VPHR Finance team, with a primary focus on Infrastructure Development, Safety & Risk Services, and Financial Operations.