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: Custodial Services leading the way
Custodial Services leading the way
Our team has received international recognition through the nomination of the Director of Custodial Services for the ISSA Emerging Leaders Rising Stars award.
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Read more: Join us at the Clog Monster event!
Join us at the Clog Monster event!
Every time you flush paper towels, the dreaded Clog Monster grows, creating an increasingly large clog down in the building’s pipe system. Join us at the Clog Monster campaign kickoff on September 17!
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Read more: Earthquake and emergency preparedness workshops
Earthquake and emergency preparedness workshops
Join a free personal emergency preparedness workshop designed specifically for the UBC campus community, hosted by Jackie Kloosterboer – Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services Specialist.
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Read more: Tips for VPFO file storage
Tips for VPFO file storage
Review the following recommendations for file storage in One Drive, Teams, and Teamshare/Network Folders to learn how to best organize your files for collaboration and efficiency within the VPFO.
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Read more: Strengthening Transformation & Strategy to enable a more sustainable future for UBC
Strengthening Transformation & Strategy to enable a more sustainable future for UBC
The Transformation & Strategy team works closely with our colleagues within the VP Finance & Operations portfolio and partners across the university.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Geetha Donepudi joins Building Operations as Business Analyst on the EMMS Sustainment Team
Geetha Donepudi joins Building Operations as Business Analyst on the EMMS Sustainment Team
Geetha joins the EMMS Sustainment Team from UBC IT, where she worked on the Application Ecosystem Program (AEP) as a Business Analyst. The addition of Geetha joining the EMMS Sustainment Team rounds up an already strong and experienced group to…
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Read more: Winston Feliciano promoted to Sub-Head Stores Operator in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano promoted to Sub-Head Stores Operator in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano is the successful applicant for the new Sub-Head position in Municipal Services’ Stores. Many of you will know Winston as he has worked with the Stores team for 4 years as a Stores Operator at the front counter.
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Read more: Steven Bao Joins UBC as Finance Director, Special Projects
Steven Bao Joins UBC as Finance Director, Special Projects
Starting January 11th Steven will be working with the Karamjeet Heer in the Comptroller’s portfolio, with a focus on financial reporting matters.
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Read more: Stanley Lau joins UBC as Manager, Payroll Operations and Control
Stanley Lau joins UBC as Manager, Payroll Operations and Control
Starting January 11, Stanley will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the payroll and benefits team, and lead the area in providing exceptional payroll services to the campus community.
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Read more: Robin Shortt & Ingrid Lindner joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Building Operations
Robin Shortt & Ingrid Lindner joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Building Operations
We are happy to announce that we have now filled two additional positions on the EMMS Sustainment team — Business Analyst and Systems Analyst. Robin Shortt will take on the Business Analyst role for the EMMS Sustainment team, and Ingrid…