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

  • VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2021 Event Recording

    The VPFO team is over 1,400 people. For our 4th year in a row we have gathered to celebrate Pink Shirt Day across the portfolio and reflect on our progress on the larger topics of equity, Diversity, and inclusion. Join…

    Read more: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2021 Event Recording
  • Get to know: Jeetender Amritsar, Facilities Manager with Building Operations

    Jeetender leads daily operations of buildings and is the primary contact for building maintenance services (for the Teal Zone), which include cleaning, preventative maintenance, repair and minor renovations on the UBC Vancouver campus.

    Read more: Get to know: Jeetender Amritsar, Facilities Manager with Building Operations
  • T4 / T4A Statements for Faculty and Staff Are Now Available

    UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2020 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. An active CWL ID and password are required.

    Read more: T4 / T4A Statements for Faculty and Staff Are Now Available
  • Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO

    The VPFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee presents Pink Shirt Day on February 24, 2021. The VPFO will be celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion across our portfolio with a virtual event and cookies for those working on campus. Join…

    Read more: Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO
  • UBC Facilities keeping priority routes clear over the long weekend

    While many were out playing in the snow or bundled up by the fire, Facilities crews were on UBC campus ensuring the priority routes were clear so buses, emergency vehicles and those living and visiting the campus could move around…

    Read more: UBC Facilities keeping priority routes clear over the long weekend

People of the VPFO

  • Rae Ann Aldridge appointed as Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services

    In her new role, Rae Ann will be charged with working across campus to enhance UBC’s safety and security. She will be responsible for leading Safety & Risk Services, a new department which is the result of a merger between…

    Read more: Rae Ann Aldridge appointed as Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services
  • Living and Breathing Service: Recognizing the People of the VPFO

    VPFO strategic plan asks us to inspire great people. There’s nothing more inspiring than our Presidential Award-winning co-workers and how their dedication and service makes a daily difference at UBC.

    Read more: Living and Breathing Service: Recognizing the People of the VPFO
  • Dawn Jia Announced as President and CEO of UBC IMANT

    In her role, Dawn will be responsible for the overall investment management of UBC IMANT’s portfolios, including the selection and oversight of institutional investment fund managers, and ensuring that UBC IMANT’s strategic and operating objectives are achieved.

    Read more: Dawn Jia Announced as President and CEO of UBC IMANT