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: 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.
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Read more: Accepting credit card payments over the phone
Accepting credit card payments over the phone
The acceptance of credit card payments over the phone is deemed to be a transmission of cardholder data. If a Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephone is used as a means of transmission, both the credit card process and UBC…
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Read more: What do we mean when we say “budget” at UBC?
What do we mean when we say “budget” at UBC?
UBC’s annual budget process is underway, and our faculties and administrative teams are working on the unit-level financial plans that will feed into the university-wide budget proposal that is presented to the Board of Governors for approval.
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Read more: UBC is a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion
UBC is a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion
BC Hydro Clean Energy Champions are businesses, homes, and institutions—large and small—recognized for their reduction in their reliance on fossil fuels. BC Hydro praised UBC for its efficient buildings and projects to reduce the use of gas for heating on…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Curtis Spencer is promoted to Subhead Electrical Maintenance in Building Operations
Curtis Spencer is promoted to Subhead Electrical Maintenance in Building Operations
Curtis joined UBC in February 2017 working on campus street lights before moving to the electrical controls crew where he took on both the green and teal zones. Curtis has vast experience in commercial and industrial settings, and has shown…
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Read more: Chris Bastien joins as the Finance Services Manager
Chris Bastien joins as the Finance Services Manager
As the Finance Services Manager, Chris will play a vital role in leading the Finance Services Team to support our Community in Finance Period End activities, and the improvement of Workday’s processes. Chris comes to us with 20 years of…
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Read more: Kyle Fenton joins Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Kyle Fenton joins Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Kyle’s diverse range of professional skills within project management and project design and construction, coupled with his unique insights into different project roles will be a definite asset to the Project Services team.
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Read more: Bill Liu promoted to Procurement Officer in UBC Financial Operations
Bill Liu promoted to Procurement Officer in UBC Financial Operations
In his new role, Bill will play a key role in leading and completing RFx processes for purchases above $75K. The role is integral to the success of the Procurement Sourcing team by ensuring best procurement practices are being followed.
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Read more: Raymond Lum promoted to Subhead Metal Worker in Building Operations
Raymond Lum promoted to Subhead Metal Worker in Building Operations
Raymond has been in the metal shop at UBC for seven years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in layout, fabricating, assembling, welding and installation. He was a participant in the Expression of Interest (EOI) program and is…