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: Pedaling safety: UBC’s newest bike patrol officers
Pedaling safety: UBC’s newest bike patrol officers
Campus Security has been supporting our newest wave of bike patrol officers, who recently completed a bike patrol training course. This training allows them to continue to monitor and respond to our community’s needs promptly.
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Read more: Staying safe in the summer weather
Staying safe in the summer weather
As the temperatures rise, learn how to identify signs and symptoms, the risks related to heat-related illnesses and how to protect yourself by completing the Heat Stress Awareness course. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms early on…
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Read more: Streamlining backfills and recruitment for Custodial Services
Streamlining backfills and recruitment for Custodial Services
Custodial Services will be streamlining the process for identifying backfills and facilitating staff moves and recruitment. This change will help facilitate quicker moves of internal staff who are interested in moving to a new shift, and create a quicker turnaround…
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Read more: Working behind the scenes to ensure a safe and efficient campus
Working behind the scenes to ensure a safe and efficient campus
As our campus winds down for the summer term, Facilities’ Energy & Water Services has been busy ensuring safety and smooth operations throughout our campus.
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Read more: Read UBC’s 2023 Annual Financial Statements
Read UBC’s 2023 Annual Financial Statements
The Annual Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2023, is now available on the UBC Finance website. UBC’s consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of UBC, covering the fiscal year from April 1 to March…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Himani Katyal joins Safety & Risk Services as Health and Safety Associate
Himani Katyal joins Safety & Risk Services as Health and Safety Associate
Prior to joining us, Himani worked as the Health and Safety Assistant in the Faculty of Arts and brings with her a wealth of UBC knowledge and familiarity with UBC systems which will enable a seamless transition into this role.
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Read more: Mônica Da Silva joins Infrastructure Development as Data Systems Administrator, Capital Projects
Mônica Da Silva joins Infrastructure Development as Data Systems Administrator, Capital Projects
Monica will be taking on the administration of the project reporting systems for Project Services, Capital Project Accounting and Capital Planning. She comes from Brazil where she worked as a Database Analyst for the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Sao Luis,…
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Read more: Safety & Risk Services’ PrISM welcomes three new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance
Safety & Risk Services’ PrISM welcomes three new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance
Jack Wong, Tom Powers, and Jeff de Castro joins PrISM as part of the Compliance Support Program. In their new role, they will each be taking on various challenges and find areas of improvement to support UBC’s mission as a…
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Read more: Frontline heroes driving our campus forward
Frontline heroes driving our campus forward
When you talk to Jeff or Amber, one of the first things you will notice is their genuine care for our beautiful campus and diverse community. Both professionals in their fields, Jeff and Amber work hard to ensure a safe,…
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Read more: Denise Brown joins Infrastructure Development as Director, Capital Planning
Denise Brown joins Infrastructure Development as Director, Capital Planning
Denise comes to UBC with over 15 years of experience as an owner’s representative in construction capital and operations projects and a passion for creating sustainable and innovative spaces that enhance the quality of life and learning for students and…