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: German president’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
German president’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
UBC welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday, April 25. During his visit, President Steinmeier toured UBC’s Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) – a soon-to-open hydrogen fuelling station that showcases integrated energy generation for smart cities. Located next to a…
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Read more: Upgrades & renovations in Orchard Commons Room 1001
Upgrades & renovations in Orchard Commons Room 1001
Orchard Commons Room 1001 is currently undergoing renovation work to create an active learning classroom. The new layout will be a high tech ‘learn lab’, featuring group tables with technology that allows both instructors and students to share their work…
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Read more: We are the VPFO: Join us on May 31
We are the VPFO: Join us on May 31
The VPFO is a team, our work is connected, and we achieve great things for UBC by working together. On May 31 we have an opportunity to gather and hear from our new Vice-President Frank Laezza, as well as to connect with…
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Read more: Maintaining an ideal exam experience at UBC
Maintaining an ideal exam experience at UBC
Setting up an exam space is not an easy task — it requires hours of hard work and strict compliance with UBC’s exam requirements, especially with the setup of tables and chairs and delivery of exam booklets, to ensure a…
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Read more: Meet UBC’s new cogeneration engine
Meet UBC’s new cogeneration engine
UBC’s replacement cogeneration engine, the Jenbacher J-612 arrived in its new home inside the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF) engine room on April 6, 2023, and is being commissioned for operation in May 2023.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Nikki Reiter and Betty Han join the VPFO Project Management Office as Continuous Improvement Program Manager
Nikki Reiter and Betty Han join the VPFO Project Management Office as Continuous Improvement Program Manager
Nikki joins the VPFO Project Management Office from the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) – Student, where she served as Acting Associate Director, Transformation & Change Management leading a team of change management specialists to support UBC’s transition to Workday Student.…
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Read more: Alan Ehrenholz joins Facilities’ Municipal Services as Municipal Engineer
Alan Ehrenholz joins Facilities’ Municipal Services as Municipal Engineer
Alan will help enhance our technical expertise in civil engineering and asset stewardship. Alan’s passion and contribution towards community-oriented initiatives will help strengthen our equity, diversity and inclusion work while balancing the operational and maintenance needs for a resilient campus…
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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.