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: Sharing power between your car and campus: UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED)
Sharing power between your car and campus: UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED)
In partnership with industry and government, UBC MéridaLabs created the SHED, a living laboratory that emulates links between energy, transportation, and urban design. UBC Facilities’ managed the project’s construction, bringing this complex, innovative project into reality.
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Read more: UBC Facilities recognized as a leader in cleaning with international certification
UBC Facilities recognized as a leader in cleaning with international certification
UBC Facilities achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) advanced by GBAC with Honours certification. This certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, places UBC in the elite top tier of all…
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Read more: Safety & Risk Service’s Compliance Support Program wins nationally at the 2024 CAUBO Conference
Safety & Risk Service’s Compliance Support Program wins nationally at the 2024 CAUBO Conference
The Information Security Compliance Support Program, an initiative within UBC’s PrISM Program, won a Q&P Award for the project’s excellence in fostering cybersecurity compliance and safety. The PrISM Program is a partnership between Safety & Risk Services, the Office of…
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Read more: Preparing for FY25 Q1 Forecast: What you need to know
Preparing for FY25 Q1 Forecast: What you need to know
In preparation for the FY25 Q1 forecast in Adaptive Planning, please review the following Q1 2025 Guidelines and References. Zoom forecast update sessions will also be available for the Finance community. More information is available on the Finance website.
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Read more: Enabling excellence at UBC: Here’s the overview of the VPFO Strategic Plan
Enabling excellence at UBC: Here’s the overview of the VPFO Strategic Plan
Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Here is where we’re going next—and how we plan to get there.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Tomisin Bolorunduro joins Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) as Senior Advisor, Information Security Compliance, in Safety & Risk Services.
Tomisin Bolorunduro joins Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) as Senior Advisor, Information Security Compliance, in Safety & Risk Services.
Tomisin is a Security Compliance professional who came to us most recently from Trulioo, a tech unicorn start-up in online identity verification. Her legal background, interest in technology, and curious mind will make her a valuable asset to the PrISM…
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Read more: Ken Sham joins UBC’s Financial Operations as the Manager, Contract and Supplier Management
Ken Sham joins UBC’s Financial Operations as the Manager, Contract and Supplier Management
Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Partnerships, Ken will be responsible for developing UBC’s contract management processes, practices and technologies to manage the university’s contracts and partnerships with our largest and most strategic suppliers.
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Read more: Conor Cregg-Guinan and Denise Tang step into their new roles as Acting Operations Manager in Custodial Services within Facilities
Conor Cregg-Guinan and Denise Tang step into their new roles as Acting Operations Manager in Custodial Services within Facilities
Conor will look after the dayshift custodial operation, and assist with design reviews as well as implementation of the units workloading/QA platform, while Denise will own all processes relating to contracted vendors and services, the utility worker crew, and implementation…
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Read more: Sam Stephens steps into new role as Interim Director, Campus Security in Safety & Risk Services
Sam Stephens steps into new role as Interim Director, Campus Security in Safety & Risk Services
In his new position, Sam will be responsible for leading the Campus Security team and ensuring that we continue to provide great service to keep the campus community safe and secure.
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Read more: Jessica Dadwal joins Infrastructure Development’s Asset Replacement and Improvement Team as the Manager, Construction Office
Jessica Dadwal joins Infrastructure Development’s Asset Replacement and Improvement Team as the Manager, Construction Office
A strong project manager with notable leadership skills and dedication to supporting her team and clients in an approachable, hands-on manner, Jessica will hold a pivotal role in the Construction Office team.