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

  • Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces

    The number of core soap, paper towel, and hand sanitizer dispensers for each building and space follow UBC technical guidelines. For any additional dispensers, these dispensers are not consider ‘Core’ dispensers and the faculty/department is responsible for funding the additional…

    Read more: Core and customer-funded dispensers for buildings and spaces
  • How do we overcome our fear of talking about racism?

    Communicating about important topics, such as racism or privilege, requires practice, courage, and skill. Regardless of our intersectional identities, these conversations can be difficult, but they are necessary to create a more open and inclusive work environment at UBC.

    Read more: How do we overcome our fear of talking about racism?
  • A new Water Pump Station for the Point Grey campus

    The final building handover is underway for the new Water Pump Station, located on University Boulevard and Education Road, next to the Henry Angus building.

    Read more: A new Water Pump Station for the Point Grey campus
  • Intersectionality: what is it and why it matters

    At UBC we believe excellence cannot be achieved without inclusion. But how we are included is shaped by how we present ourselves, the ways we are seen by others, the systems and norms of our campus, and how they all…

    Read more: Intersectionality: what is it and why it matters
  • Joey-Lee Rebelo joins Building Operations as Manager, Business & Support Services

    Joey-Lee Rebelo is the successful applicant for the Manager, Business and Support Services position, reporting to Customer Services & Informatics in Building Operations. This is a new position responsible for leading the Clerical and Service Centre teams, as well as…

    Read more: Joey-Lee Rebelo joins Building Operations as Manager, Business & Support Services

People of the VPFO