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: 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: UBC Investment Management has released its second annual Responsible Investing Report
UBC Investment Management has released its second annual Responsible Investing Report
The Report summarizes the firm’s responsible investing activities during 2022 in support of the ESG-related goals and objectives of the UBC Endowment Fund and the UBC Staff Pension Plan.
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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…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician within Building Operations
Graham Ewald promoted as Gas Service Technician within Building Operations
Graham Ewald is the successful candidate for the position of Gas Service Technician. Graham has been a Steamfitter within the Building Operations Mechanical Maintenance team for over three years and will transition to the Mechanical Operations team on April 1,…
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Read more: Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Stephanie McLeish joins Project Services, Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Stephanie McLeish is the successful candidate for the Associate Project Manager position in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Stephanie is joining us from the UBC Faculty of Medicine where she held a role as a program assistant.
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Read more: Joey-Lee Rebelo joins Building Operations as Manager, Business & Support Services
Joey-Lee Rebelo joins Building Operations as Manager, Business & Support Services
Joey-Lee Rebelo is the successful applicant for the Manager, Business and Support Services position, reporting to Customer Services & Informatics in Building Operations. This is a new position responsible for leading the Clerical and Service Centre teams, as well as…
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Read more: Get to know: Jeetender Amritsar, Facilities Manager with Building Operations
Get to know: Jeetender Amritsar, Facilities Manager with Building Operations
Jeetender leads daily operations of buildings and is the primary contact for building maintenance services (for the Teal Zone), which include cleaning, preventative maintenance, repair and minor renovations on the UBC Vancouver campus.
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Read more: Geetha Donepudi joins Building Operations as Business Analyst on the EMMS Sustainment Team
Geetha Donepudi joins Building Operations as Business Analyst on the EMMS Sustainment Team
Geetha joins the EMMS Sustainment Team from UBC IT, where she worked on the Application Ecosystem Program (AEP) as a Business Analyst. The addition of Geetha joining the EMMS Sustainment Team rounds up an already strong and experienced group to…