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

  • Metro Vancouver enters Stage 2 water restrictions

    As of August 4, Metro Vancouver enters Stage 2 water restrictions and lawn watering is prohibited. UBC continues to follow Metro Vancouver’s watering regulations.

    Read more: Metro Vancouver enters Stage 2 water restrictions

  • Implementing CWL integration to UBC’s Hazardous Waste Inventory Systems (HWIS)

    Starting from early to mid-August, users will be able to log into the HWIS using their UBC CWL credentials. This integration aims to streamline the login process and enhance system security and user accessibility.

    Read more: Implementing CWL integration to UBC’s Hazardous Waste Inventory Systems (HWIS)

  • 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.

    Read more: Pedaling safety: UBC’s newest bike patrol officers

  • 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…

    Read more: Staying safe in the summer weather

  • 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…

    Read more: Streamlining backfills and recruitment for Custodial Services

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