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: Realigning Operational Excellence to Support Key Initiatives for the VPFO and UBC
Realigning Operational Excellence to Support Key Initiatives for the VPFO and UBC
The VPFO Senior Leadership Team has been working together to review, simplify, and prioritize the projects in our portfolio’s Strategic Plan. To enable key projects for the VPFO and UBC, we’re realigning some of our key resources.
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Read more: Diving into biodiversity and sustainability: Environmental education and cultural exchange at St’a7mes School
Diving into biodiversity and sustainability: Environmental education and cultural exchange at St’a7mes School
This initiative brings together individuals from various backgrounds and communities, including Elders, settlers, and Indigenous communities; and aims to foster cultural exchange, a deeper understanding of biodiversity and sustainable practices, as well as an enhanced collective responsibility for the environment.
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Read more: Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023
Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023
Find more information about upcoming road closures around the UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Read more: Are you setting up your international supplier correctly?
Are you setting up your international supplier correctly?
In order to ensure smooth processing of supplier invoices and purchase orders, please ensure international supplier setup and change requests are completed well in advance. Here are a few reminders from our Customer Support team in UBC Financial Operations.
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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.
People of 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: Alicia Chan joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst in UBC Comptroller
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…
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Read more: Cathy Myles joins Safety & Risk Services’ Insurance & Loss Prevention team
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.
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Read more: Pam Corrigal steps into new role as Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting
Pam Corrigal steps into new role as Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting
In her new role, Pam will focus on the accurate reporting of our Tangible Capital Assets, which includes working to define Capital within our Faculty/ Department expenses, liaising with working groups around the organization to track project spend, and supporting…
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Read more: Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton promoted to Project Managers in Infrastructure Development within Facilities
Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton promoted to Project Managers in Infrastructure Development within Facilities
Congratulations to Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton on their promotion to Project Manager I in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Colleen will continue to spearhead diverse initiatives, including renovations to support the University’s Equity & Diversity goals, and Kyle will…