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: Fiona Jones joins UBC Facilities as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development
Fiona Jones joins UBC Facilities as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development
We are excited to announce that Fiona Jones will be joining the Capital Planning + Development team within UBC Facilities as the Accessible Buildings Planner on September 9, for a two-year term. Fiona brings extensive expertise in architecture and inclusive…
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Read more: Learn how to navigate UBC’s Indigenous Business Directory
Learn how to navigate UBC’s Indigenous Business Directory
A new video guide on how to use the Indigenous Business Directory is now available to help you locate and identify Indigenous businesses for your procurement needs. Supporting Indigenous businesses for procurement is encouraged to further advance Indigenous engagement and…
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Read more: Do you know what do in an emergency?
Do you know what do in an emergency?
Stop by the Emergency Management booth on Imagine UBC on September 3 to learn more about emergency preparedness and the resources available to plan for emergency situations. Visit the Quake Cottage on September 4 to experience an earthquake simulator.
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Read more: Manpreet Suhi joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Manpreet Suhi joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
We are pleased to welcome Manpreet Suhi as the new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance joining Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) within Safety & Risk Services (SRS).
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Read more: A big thank you from the VPFO EDI committee
A big thank you from the VPFO EDI committee
The VPFO EDI committee wishes to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to all current and outgoing members for their invaluable contributions to the various initiatives and achievements accomplished throughout the past several years. For those interested in joining the…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Brad Klaiber joins the Office of the Comptroller as Senior Director, Accounting and Compliance
Brad Klaiber joins the Office of the Comptroller as Senior Director, Accounting and Compliance
We are pleased to welcome Brad Klaiber as the new Senior Director, Accounting and Compliance, joining the Office of the Comptroller on January 6, 2025. Reporting to the Comptroller, Brad will be entrusted with providing leadership to the Finance Reporting…
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Read more: Sabrina Lin joins VPFO as Executive Assistant to the VPFO HR Director and Treasurer
Sabrina Lin joins VPFO as Executive Assistant to the VPFO HR Director and Treasurer
Sabrina Lin joins the VPFO Admin team as an Executive Assistant to the VPFO HR Director and Treasurer. Sabrina brings a wealth of experience in project management, event coordination and client service.
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Read more: Saad Ibrahim joins UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services as Civil Engineer
Saad Ibrahim joins UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services as Civil Engineer
As of December 2, Saad Ibrahim has joined Energy & Water Services. He joins us from the City of Brantford, Ontario, where he worked as a Design Engineer and Project Manager overseeing capital projects in roads, water, and wastewater. Learn…
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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: Announcing the search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer
Announcing the search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer
UBC has embarked on a search for a new Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer. We are grateful and thank Allen Amyotte, Interim Chief Enterprise Risk & Assurance Officer for stepping into this role last year and providing leadership to…