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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International Fraud Awareness Week is November 17-23
See something? Do something. As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, VP Finance & Operations’ Finance & Integrated Services and Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) have partnered to raise awareness about the importance of fraud prevention. Learn more on the…
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Upcoming payroll will be scheduled one day earlier
UBC is transitioning our banking services to RBC as part of the HSBC Canada sale to RBC. Included in this transition is how employee pay is distributed to employee bank accounts. As a result, the upcoming original UBC pay date…
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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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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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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…
People of the VPFO
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Steven Lee is promoted to Learning Spaces team’s Senior Learning Space Planner within Facilities’ Infrastructure Development
Steven will be leading the Learning Spaces team within Facilities Planning and working closely with partners in AV IT and Scheduling Services to ensure the smooth operation and future planning for UBC General Teaching Space (GTS). Steven will be transitioning…
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Alicia Chan joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst in UBC Comptroller
Alicia brings diverse experience in financial reporting, long term capital planning and forecasting, interpreting complex financial data and effectively communicating to stakeholders. In her new role, Alicia will focus on the accurate reporting of our capital project funding and Deferred…
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Cathy Myles joins Safety & Risk Services’ Insurance & Loss Prevention team
Cathy is joining Safety & Risk Services on a full-time, contract basis to help lead the team through a current & future state analysis and transfer of risk including insurance risk management operations and programs.
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Pam Corrigal steps into new role as Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting
In her new role, Pam will focus on the accurate reporting of our Tangible Capital Assets, which includes working to define Capital within our Faculty/ Department expenses, liaising with working groups around the organization to track project spend, and supporting…
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Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton promoted to Project Managers in Infrastructure Development within Facilities
Congratulations to Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton on their promotion to Project Manager I in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Colleen will continue to spearhead diverse initiatives, including renovations to support the University’s Equity & Diversity goals, and Kyle will…