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: Steven Lee is promoted to Learning Spaces team’s Senior Learning Space Planner within Facilities’ Infrastructure Development
Steven Lee is promoted to Learning Spaces team’s Senior Learning Space Planner within Facilities’ Infrastructure Development
Steven will be leading the Learning Spaces team within Facilities Planning and working closely with partners in AV IT and Scheduling Services to ensure the smooth operation and future planning for UBC General Teaching Space (GTS). Steven will be transitioning…
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Read more: Increase in mosquito activity may be attributable to this year’s weather pattern
Increase in mosquito activity may be attributable to this year’s weather pattern
UBC Facilities is aware that there is currently an increase in mosquito activity due to this summer’s weather pattern. Although, some may find mosquitos pesky because of their biting habit, Facilities does not manage the population of this insect.
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Read more: The latest Facility Condition Index is available
The latest Facility Condition Index is available
UBC Facilities has updated the diagrams that shows the condition of UBC Vancouver Point Grey owned buildings as assessed by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills (formerly Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training) in 2022. These diagrams…
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Read more: Okanagan wildfires
Okanagan wildfires
The past weeks have been difficult, as many of us watched the wildfire situation developing in the Okanagan and especially around our campus near Kelowna. I want to acknowledge our UBC Okanagan leadership and campus operations teams for pivoting and…
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Read more: Mobi public bike share network expands into UBC
Mobi public bike share network expands into UBC
UBC is enabling the expansion of the City of Vancouver’s Mobi by Shaw Go Bike Share program to the UBC Vancouver Point Grey campus through the installation of five fully-electrified bike share stations. Starting this week, construction will begin for…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Helen Yung — Get to Know UBC’s New Comptroller
Helen Yung — Get to Know UBC’s New Comptroller
Fresh onto campus, we’ve taken the opportunity to ask Helen more about herself, her views on leadership, and what excites her about working with the VPFO and UBC.
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Read more: Welcome to Helen Yung, UBC’s new Comptroller
Welcome to Helen Yung, UBC’s new Comptroller
Helen Yung joins UBC today as the university’s new Comptroller, with responsibility for delivering financial intelligence, planning, and reporting to facilitate decision-making.
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Read more: Matheus Thom Vasconcelos joins Treasury as Senior Treasury Analyst
Matheus Thom Vasconcelos joins Treasury as Senior Treasury Analyst
In his new position, Matheus will assist the team in delivering analytical support for strategic initiatives across campus as well as supporting UBC’s cash forecasting and liquidity analysis.
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Read more: Frederick Kwok joins Facilities Information and Inventory System team in Infrastructure Development as CAD Technician
Frederick Kwok joins Facilities Information and Inventory System team in Infrastructure Development as CAD Technician
In his role as a CAD Technician, Frederick will play a vital part in the development of building floorplans, maps, and space inventory. His extensive expertise in CAD and meticulous attention to detail make him an invaluable addition to UBC…
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Read more: Kim Sheridan joins Campus Security as the Senior Manager, Strategy and Partnerships
Kim Sheridan joins Campus Security as the Senior Manager, Strategy and Partnerships
A Certified Protection Professional (CPP) skilled in security management and risk assessment, Kim will play an essential part in ensuring this team continues to stay focused on our commitments and providing a structured approach to meeting our stakeholder needs.