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: Tania Shepelska joins the Integrated Service Centre as Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager
Tania Shepelska joins the Integrated Service Centre as Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager
Welcome Tania Shepelska, New Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager. Tania joins the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) after her five-year experience with IRP Student where she started as Subject Matter Expert in Records & Advising and then served as…
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Read more: Ashley Andrews joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst
Ashley Andrews joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst
We are pleased to welcome Ashley Andrews to Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting. Ashley brings extensive experience in Capital Reporting and Financial Analysis through the preparation of financial regulatory documents, development of complex financial models, and conducting in-depth financial…
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Read more: Ongoing Support for Calumo

Ongoing Support for Calumo
Over the past few weeks, as the initial steps of developing a finance data and reporting strategy for UBC, we introduced an expanded toolset for our finance community. Thank you to those of you who have so far joined training…
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Read more: Showcasing the VPFO at CAUBO

Showcasing the VPFO at CAUBO
We’re proud to recognize our VPFO speakers at the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) Annual Conference on June 3–5. The conference brings together university administrators from across Canada to learn about best practices on hot topics in higher…
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Read more: New process for submitting expenses on behalf of students

New process for submitting expenses on behalf of students
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Jay Rojas joins as new Manager, Community Support in Safety & Risk Services
Jay Rojas joins as new Manager, Community Support in Safety & Risk Services
Join us in welcoming Jay Rojas as new Manager, Community Support, in Safety & Risk Services, effective July 16.
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Read more: Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
We are pleased to share that Entela Ifti will be transitioning to a new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support within VPFO Transformation & Strategy, effective August 5.
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Read more: Maddy Speck joins as Safety Associate in Safety & Risk Services
Maddy Speck joins as Safety Associate in Safety & Risk Services
Welcome Maddy Speck as our new Safety Associate, Faculty of Medicine, starting July 14!
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Read more: Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention
Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention
Welcome Audrey Chow as our new Insurance Claims & Loss Prevention Analyst with Insurance & Loss Prevention. We’re looking forward to getting to know Audrey better and working together. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
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Read more: Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement & Improvement.