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: Help prevent rodents from occupying your work spaces
Help prevent rodents from occupying your work spaces
Rodents are year-round pests. Their activity and indoor migration increase as the weather gets colder, and they move indoors for shelter and food. Learn more about how to prevent rodents from moving in and how to report signs of rodents…
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Read more: Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 14, 2023
Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 14, 2023
The Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 18, 2023 until January 2, 2024. There will be no hazardous waste pick-ups during this break. The last pick-up day from academic department labs will be Thursday December 14, 2023.
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Read more: UBC receives NAFA Clean Air Awards 2023
UBC receives NAFA Clean Air Awards 2023
This year, UBC Facilities received four NAFA Clean Air Awards for its outstanding air filtration practices in the following buildings: Allard Hall, Earth Sciences Building, Life Building, and the Walter C. Koerner Library.
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Read more: Final Settlement runs for 2023
Final Settlement runs for 2023
The final settlement (payment) runs for all 2023 Accounts Payable transactions will take place on Thursday, December 21 at 12:00 pm. In order to be included in the settlement run, the invoice/expense must be fully approved or matched to its…
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Read more: Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed
Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural installed
Last week, the Coast Salish Two-Spirit Mosaic mural was installed west of the First Nations Long House (FNLH) building on the West Mall. This mural represents Coast Salish Two-Spirit unity, dignity, and respect.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Strengthening Municipal Services’ Asset and Fleet Management Services within Facilities
Strengthening Municipal Services’ Asset and Fleet Management Services within Facilities
In order to enhance their technical expertise in civil engineering, asset stewardship and fleet management, UBC Facilities’ Municipal Services is pleased to welcome two new team members, Fiona Keating, Senior Manager, and Rishi Purohit, Fleet and Asset Manager.
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Read more: Making accountability personal
Making accountability personal
Thomas Straley — with 20 years of experience in Accounts Payable — is one of the lucky people who find their dream job early and build an endlessly rewarding career.
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Read more: Joanna Huang steps into Finance Manager role supporting the VPHR and VPFO Admin portfolios
Joanna Huang steps into Finance Manager role supporting the VPHR and VPFO Admin portfolios
Since stepping into the Acting role in June 2022, Joanna has played an instrumental in supporting her client areas through a busy quarter-end and the start of the FY23 budget process.
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Read more: Frank Laezza appointed Vice-President, Finance and Operations
Frank Laezza appointed Vice-President, Finance and Operations
Mr. Laezza will join us from Murdoch University, Australia, where he is Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for leading the university’s business and finance functions, as well as for the management of its financial and capital resources. Mr. Laezza will…
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Read more: Gardenia Honório transitions into new role as Business Operations Manager within Facilities’ Customer Services and Informatics
Gardenia Honório transitions into new role as Business Operations Manager within Facilities’ Customer Services and Informatics
Gardenia will lead the Facilities Service Centre and Clerical teams and the Staff Records team, support training and other important Facilities initiatives including onboarding, safety training scheduling, IT device management, etc.