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: Potential delays to university cheque mailing due to Canada Post job action
Potential delays to university cheque mailing due to Canada Post job action
Canada Post’s operations are being impacted by strike action as of May 25. While Canada Post continues to operate, users may experience delays in mail delivery, including cheque delivery for payroll and suppliers.
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Read more: UBC’s report on fighting against forced labour and child labour in Supply Chains now available
UBC’s report on fighting against forced labour and child labour in Supply Chains now available
This report outlines the initiatives that were undertaken during the previous fiscal year, to help identify and assess risks associated with forced labour and child labour within our own supply chains, as well as forthcoming actions. Read the full report…
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Read more: VPFO Update – May 20
VPFO Update – May 20
The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on May 20, 2025.
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Read more: Buchanan Block C Elevator Modernization begins June 23
Buchanan Block C Elevator Modernization begins June 23
The project is estimated to be complete by the end of August 2025. There will be no access to this elevator for the duration of construction. Please use the stairs on the north or south end of Buchanan Block C…
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Read more: The HSBC to RBC transition project has now officially concluded
The HSBC to RBC transition project has now officially concluded
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important transition — especially our partners and business users — for your collaboration, patience, and adaptability throughout the process. With these changes now in place, all UBC HSBC Canada bank accounts have…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Jeetender Amritsar joins Building Operations as Facilities Manager
Jeetender Amritsar joins Building Operations as Facilities Manager
Jeetender is the successful candidate to take over the Teal zone after Rob Macdonald retires at the end of March 2020. He will start his new role on March 2, 2020.
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Read more: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2019/20 Staff Video
VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2019/20 Staff Video
To capture the spirit of inclusion, in 2019 we worked with our partners at UBC Studios to create a video that captures some of the excitement. The video was played for all staff at the 2020 event.
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Read more: Meghan Kerr joins Infrastructure Development as Construction Document Administrator with Project & Planning Business Systems
Meghan Kerr joins Infrastructure Development as Construction Document Administrator with Project & Planning Business Systems
As the new Construction Document Administrator, Meghan will support Project Services in ensuring there is clear and consistent document management between the Project Managers and Clerks.
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Read more: Two new Associate Project Managers join Infrastructure Development with Project Services
Two new Associate Project Managers join Infrastructure Development with Project Services
Sarah Buck joins UBC from Penfolds Roofing & Solar where she held several positions; starting out as a Project Coordinator and working her way up to a project management position. James Woo joins us from R.F. Binnie & Associates, where…
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Read more: Shannon Boychuk joins Safety & Risk Services in the position of Manager, Insurance & Loss Prevention
Shannon Boychuk joins Safety & Risk Services in the position of Manager, Insurance & Loss Prevention
Shannon will be responsible for the management of the university’s comprehensive insurance portfolio and will act as the leader and key expert with respect to insurance policies