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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Director, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning

    Starting September 3, Hailey Maxwell will be stepping into her new role as Director, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning. In this new role, Hailey will also be joining the Safety & Risk Services leadership team.

    Read more: Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Director, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning

  • Safety Awareness Week is September 9–13, 2024

    September 9–13 is Safety Awareness Week. Let’s start the year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure on campus.

    Read more: Safety Awareness Week is September 9–13, 2024

  • 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…

    Read more: Fiona Jones joins UBC Facilities as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development

  • 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…

    Read more: Learn how to navigate UBC’s Indigenous Business Directory

  • 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.

    Read more: Do you know what do in an emergency?

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