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: Our 7th Annual Pink Shirt Day Celebration
Our 7th Annual Pink Shirt Day Celebration
Join the VPFO portfolio on campus for this year’s Pink Shirt Day events throughout Wednesday, February 28, and into the weekend on Saturday, March 2. Let’s come together and wear pink to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and tolerance in the most…
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Read more: Step up your safety game with UBC Alert
Step up your safety game with UBC Alert
Download the UBC Safe Vancouver App and turn on push notifications to receive alerts for safety and security risk to the community. Check to make sure your contact information is up to date in Workday/SSC to ensure you receive UBC…
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Read more: 2023 Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners
2023 Facilities Staff Excellence Award winners
The UBC Facilities Staff Excellence Award Program provides recognition and rewards to staff who have demonstrated excellence consistently in the performance of their work and service to the university. Congratulations to our 2023 Staff Excellence Award recipients!
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Read more: The VPFO’s portfolio finance team is evolving to help us perform and grow
The VPFO’s portfolio finance team is evolving to help us perform and grow
When we talk about finance at UBC, we often think about the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) leading the university’s $3.65 billion consolidated budget process. However, what we sometimes overlook is our own portfolio’s finance team who are responsible for…
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Read more: Thanks to each of you for your inspired efforts
Thanks to each of you for your inspired efforts
As many of us are beginning our transition into the holidays, I’d like to say a humble thank you to each of you for your inspired efforts to see us through the push to the end of the calendar year.…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Florante Navarro promoted to Sub-Head, Stores in Municipals Services
Florante Navarro promoted to Sub-Head, Stores in Municipals Services
Florante brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help him transition into his new role as a Sub-Head and contribute to the team in a leadership capacity. He has worked with the Stores team for the past 3…
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Read more: Winston Feliciano promoted to Mechanic Apprentice in Building Operations
Winston Feliciano promoted to Mechanic Apprentice in Building Operations
Winston brings over 10 years of supply chain experience and has completed the Building Operations Expression of Interest Program, as well as participated as an employee representative on Municipal Joint Occupational Safety Committee.
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Read more: Gilberto Andrade joins Municipal Services as the new Senior Materials Resource Coordinator
Gilberto Andrade joins Municipal Services as the new Senior Materials Resource Coordinator
Gilberto comes to UBC with over 25 years of experience in materials and logistics management in varying industries ranging from home appliances and steelworks.
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Read more: Meynardo Villarica promoted to Architectural Sub Head in Building Operations
Meynardo Villarica promoted to Architectural Sub Head in Building Operations
Meynardo’s carpentry trade background, coupled with his skills and understanding of the restoration process will benefit the architectural trade team well as he brings a fresh perspective to this role.
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Read more: Celebrating promotions within the newly renamed division – Occupational Health and Safety, Safety & Risk Services
Celebrating promotions within the newly renamed division – Occupational Health and Safety, Safety & Risk Services
Safety & Risk Services is making changes to its reporting structures to strengthen alignment with the university’s strategic priorities. Janet Hankins has been promoted to Manager – Research Compliance and Occupational Hygiene, Paul Gill to Manager, Health & Safety Partnerships, and Paul Nakagawa…