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: Brian Pokojoy joins Integrated Service Centre as Senior Product Manager
Brian Pokojoy joins Integrated Service Centre as Senior Product Manager
As Senior Product Manager, Workday Student, Brian will be responsible for assembling and leading Integrated Service Centre’s new Workday Student product team. This will include supporting the functionality of Workday Student and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that it…
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Read more: What does it look like to step outside of your comfort zone? Reflecting on VPFO team members’ acts of courage
What does it look like to step outside of your comfort zone? Reflecting on VPFO team members’ acts of courage
VPFO team members shared their stories on February 28, 2024, as hundreds of VPFO staff gathered for our 7th annual Pink Shirt Day . Together, we celebrated this year’s theme of Acts of Courage, with a sub-theme of Brave Spaces…
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Read more: Claiming employment expenses with the T2200 form
Claiming employment expenses with the T2200 form
Although the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) discontinued the T2200S short forms for the 2023 tax year, some may still be eligible to deduct home office expenses with the T2200 detailed form. More information can be found on the Claiming Employment…
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Read more: Say Goodbye to the old Power House
Say Goodbye to the old Power House
The demolition of the Power House is in progress to make way for the planned development of the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion. Learn more about the project.
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Read more: Divya Shetty joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Centre Manager
Divya Shetty joins Finance & Integrated Services as ISC Service Centre Manager
Welcome Divya Shetty, New ISC Service Centre Manager. Divya has been with the ISC since May 2023, in her first role as a Service Desk Support Specialist, where she demonstrated an exemplary work ethic, people-first approach and unwavering commitment to…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Wendy Lam joins Customer Services & Informatics in Facilities as Clerk
Wendy Lam joins Customer Services & Informatics in Facilities as Clerk
Through supporting engagement and communication activities, Wendy will enhance the team’s ability to make data readily available to staff managers.
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Read more: Custodial Services celebrates Vaisakhi
Custodial Services celebrates Vaisakhi
Custodial Services’ staff celebrated Vaisakhi on Friday morning at the start of the shift in the UBC Life Building Custodial deployment office. Special thanks to Balvir Bains and Charanjit Bains for organizing this celebration!
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Read more: UBC Emergency Management welcomes two new team members, Mariyam Syed and Alicia Head
UBC Emergency Management welcomes two new team members, Mariyam Syed and Alicia Head
Mariyam Syed, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning Advisor, will spearhead UBC’s Continuity Planning Program while also providing expertise to numerous other program elements, and Alicia Head, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning Associate, will have a broad support role on the…
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Read more: “What are we doing? Where can we improve?” Continuous improvement in action
“What are we doing? Where can we improve?” Continuous improvement in action
Adam started at UBC as a Warehouse Clerk for UBC Bookstore in 2011 and moved into the role of Storeperson at Stores in UBC Facilities in 2016. Since then, through learning continuously, developing strong relationships and providing leadership, Adam has…
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Read more: Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC
Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC
Helen joins us from Vancouver Coastal Health, where she has served as a valued senior finance leader for over 20 years, most recently as Executive Director, Controller and Financial Services.