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: Welcome Tilan Kiriwaththuduwa, Finance Director, Capital Financial Management and Reporting (CFMR)
Welcome Tilan Kiriwaththuduwa, Finance Director, Capital Financial Management and Reporting (CFMR)
Tilan brings a wealth of experience as a highly effective finance professional, with over 13 years of progressive expertise in financial management, budgeting, analysis, and reporting. Notably, he has a proven track record of developing and executing major long-term capital…
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Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Allen Amyotte
Get to know the senior leadership team: Allen Amyotte
Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Allen Amyotte, Interim Chief Assurance & Risk Officer, and his leadership vision: “I am committed to empowering people to cultivate collaboration and embrace agile process methodologies to enact positive change…our…
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Read more: Nicole Wendt joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Nicole Wendt joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Nicole brings a wealth of experience and over eight years as a dedicated CPA specializing in accounting and auditing. Previously, Nicole served as the Senior Project Accountant for the Integrated Renewal Program at UBC from 2018 to 2021. During her…
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Read more: Jimmy Gau joins ISC Service Desk as ISC Service Centre Manager
Jimmy Gau joins ISC Service Desk as ISC Service Centre Manager
Jimmy joins the ISC Service Desk team on May 1 to work alongside co-Managers, Liam Murphy and Divya Shetty, and Senior Manager, Veekay Padhi. As a former UBC student and coming from his previous role with IRP Student as a…
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Read more: Parm Ubhi promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in Energy & Water Services
Parm Ubhi promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in Energy & Water Services
Paramvir Ubhi has been promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer in UBC Facilities’ Energy & Water Services for UBC’s two thermal energy plants as of April 15.