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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • The Transition Team has a new name —Technical Review Team

    The Technical Review team’s mandate includes providing technical feedback and input during the design phases of major projects to ensure that the systems being built and handed over are maintainable for their lifespan and technical guidelines are adhered to (or…

    Read more: The Transition Team has a new name —Technical Review Team

  • Staying safe during wildfire season

    Wildfires are becoming more prevalent, devastating and enduring in British Columbia, and is a seasonal occupational hazard for many workers. People may feel mild exposure symptoms such as a sore throat, shortness of breath, and irritated eyes. Wildfire smoke may…

    Read more: Staying safe during wildfire season

  • Alicia Chan joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst in UBC Comptroller

    Alicia brings diverse experience in financial reporting, long term capital planning and forecasting, interpreting complex financial data and effectively communicating to stakeholders. In her new role, Alicia will focus on the accurate reporting of our capital project funding and Deferred…

    Read more: Alicia Chan joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst in UBC Comptroller

  • Annual Facility Condition Assessments of UBC owned buildings

    The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills (formerly Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training), has engaged VFA (The Gordian Group Inc.) to perform their annual Facility Condition Assessments of UBC owned buildings. During this visit, VFA assessors will…

    Read more: Annual Facility Condition Assessments of UBC owned buildings

  • Cathy Myles joins Safety & Risk Services’ Insurance & Loss Prevention team

    Cathy is joining Safety & Risk Services on a full-time, contract basis to help lead the team through a current & future state analysis and transfer of risk including insurance risk management operations and programs.

    Read more: Cathy Myles joins Safety & Risk Services’ Insurance & Loss Prevention team

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