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: UBC Facilities recognized as a leader in cleaning with international certification
UBC Facilities recognized as a leader in cleaning with international certification
UBC Facilities achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building (GB) advanced by GBAC with Honours certification. This certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, places UBC in the elite top tier of all…
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Read more: Safety & Risk Service’s Compliance Support Program wins nationally at the 2024 CAUBO Conference
Safety & Risk Service’s Compliance Support Program wins nationally at the 2024 CAUBO Conference
The Information Security Compliance Support Program, an initiative within UBC’s PrISM Program, won a Q&P Award for the project’s excellence in fostering cybersecurity compliance and safety. The PrISM Program is a partnership between Safety & Risk Services, the Office of…
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Read more: Preparing for FY25 Q1 Forecast: What you need to know
Preparing for FY25 Q1 Forecast: What you need to know
In preparation for the FY25 Q1 forecast in Adaptive Planning, please review the following Q1 2025 Guidelines and References. Zoom forecast update sessions will also be available for the Finance community. More information is available on the Finance website.
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Read more: Enabling excellence at UBC: Here’s the overview of the VPFO Strategic Plan
Enabling excellence at UBC: Here’s the overview of the VPFO Strategic Plan
Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Here is where we’re going next—and how we plan to get there.
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Read more: Celebrating Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Lean Green Belt graduates across UBC on May 30, 2024
Celebrating Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Lean Green Belt graduates across UBC on May 30, 2024
On May 30, the Project Management Office hosted its biannual ceremony at the Performance Theatre in the AMS Student Nest to celebrate our most recent Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Lean Green Belt graduates who completed a rigorous program to…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Jay Hiscox appointed Director, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Jay Hiscox appointed Director, Project Services with Infrastructure Development
Jay has been part of the Infrastructure Development family since joining UBC in November 2016. He joined Project Services as Senior Project Manager, and was later promoted to Senior Manager and then Associate Director.
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Read more: Erin Kastner, a sustainability champion for twenty years
Erin Kastner, a sustainability champion for twenty years
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sustainability Coordinator program, Campus & Community Planning spoke to Erin Kastner, Geospatial Information Manager with Energy & Water Services, on her commitment to sustainability at UBC.
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Read more: Philip Beck promoted as new Head in Soft Landscape, Municipal Services with Building Operations
Philip Beck promoted as new Head in Soft Landscape, Municipal Services with Building Operations
Philip Beck is the successful candidate for the new Soft Landscape head position that was introduced to support Chris Longford, head of the Soft Landscape team. Chris and Phil will work closely together to manage a growing team of over…
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Read more: Kayna Merchant joins UBC as Facilities Architectural Manager with Building Operations
Kayna Merchant joins UBC as Facilities Architectural Manager with Building Operations
In this new role, Kayna will be working closely with the Architectural Trades Team to gain a fulsome understanding of architectural maintenance considerations to provide a better balance of the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders within UBC.
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Read more: Holly Shepherd joins UBC as Tax Manager
Holly Shepherd joins UBC as Tax Manager
Holly is joining the Treasury group as the university’s new Tax Manager, supporting the community with advising for tax-related matters, as well as general oversight of UBC’s tax strategies.