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: Strengthening communications resilience with the PACE framework
Strengthening communications resilience with the PACE framework
Maintaining reliable communication during a crisis can be the difference between confusion and a well-coordinated response. Use the PACE framework to create an emergency communications plan with multiple layers of backup systems.
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Read more: Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter
Stay visible and safe during the fall and winter
As the vibrant colors of fall settle in, so do shorter daylight hours and unpredictable weather conditions. Be sure to prioritize safety both on and off the road during these darker months.
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Read more: Updated Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines
Updated Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines
The Construction Financing & Internal Loan Guidelines has recently been updated. Learn more in the UBC Finance Portal.
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Read more: Protect yourself and others from the flu
Protect yourself and others from the flu
Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall to spring. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection. UBC has two upcoming flu shot clinics.
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Read more: 2026 payroll calendar now available
2026 payroll calendar now available
The 2026 payroll calendar is now available in the UBC Finance Portal. View more important payroll dates on the Your Pay & Taxes page.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Craig Bissell joins Facilities in Infrastructure Development as Project Manager
Craig Bissell joins Facilities in Infrastructure Development as Project Manager
In his new role, Craig will work with clients, staff, consultants, and contractors to monitor all work, and manage funds and schedules required for the development and use of the University’s facilities.
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Read more: Jason Asnis joins Facilities in Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Jason Asnis joins Facilities in Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Jason will provide high-level administration and support to Project Managers working on multi-million dollar capital projects across the University, while also assuming full project management responsibility when assigned to smaller projects.
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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…