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: Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC
Announcing Helen Yung as the new Comptroller for UBC
Helen joins us from Vancouver Coastal Health, where she has served as a valued senior finance leader for over 20 years, most recently as Executive Director, Controller and Financial Services.
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Read more: Learning beyond the classroom: A collaborative effort between UBC Facilities & the School of Population & Public Health
Learning beyond the classroom: A collaborative effort between UBC Facilities & the School of Population & Public Health
Last month, UBC Facilities’ Building Operations was invited by Dr. Karen Bartlett, a Professor in the School of Population & Public Health (SPPH) to present to her Master of Science graduate class in the Occupational & Environmental Hygiene graduate program.
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Read more: Increase in mileage rate as of March 31, 2023
Increase in mileage rate as of March 31, 2023
UBC will be updating its mileage rate in alignment with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) prescribed rate: 68¢/km for the first 5,000 km driven and 62¢/km driven after that. The new rates will be available in Workday as of March…
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Read more: Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective April 1, 2023
Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective April 1, 2023
The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will increase to 5% as of April 1, 2023. This rate will be in effect from April 1–June 30, 2023. This is the interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for employees from interest-free and low-interest loans, which will…
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Read more: Educating young children on solid waste collection on campus
Educating young children on solid waste collection on campus
The Waste Management team in Municipal Services within UBC Facilities recently paid a visit to the Berwick Child Development Centre to educate young children about the vehicles and equipment used for solid waste collection on the UBC Vancouver campus.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Curtis Spencer is promoted to Subhead Electrical Maintenance in Building Operations
Curtis Spencer is promoted to Subhead Electrical Maintenance in Building Operations
Curtis joined UBC in February 2017 working on campus street lights before moving to the electrical controls crew where he took on both the green and teal zones. Curtis has vast experience in commercial and industrial settings, and has shown…
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Read more: Chris Bastien joins as the Finance Services Manager
Chris Bastien joins as the Finance Services Manager
As the Finance Services Manager, Chris will play a vital role in leading the Finance Services Team to support our Community in Finance Period End activities, and the improvement of Workday’s processes. Chris comes to us with 20 years of…
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Read more: Kyle Fenton joins Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Kyle Fenton joins Infrastructure Development as Associate Project Manager
Kyle’s diverse range of professional skills within project management and project design and construction, coupled with his unique insights into different project roles will be a definite asset to the Project Services team.
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Read more: Bill Liu promoted to Procurement Officer in UBC Financial Operations
Bill Liu promoted to Procurement Officer in UBC Financial Operations
In his new role, Bill will play a key role in leading and completing RFx processes for purchases above $75K. The role is integral to the success of the Procurement Sourcing team by ensuring best procurement practices are being followed.
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Read more: Raymond Lum promoted to Subhead Metal Worker in Building Operations
Raymond Lum promoted to Subhead Metal Worker in Building Operations
Raymond has been in the metal shop at UBC for seven years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in layout, fabricating, assembling, welding and installation. He was a participant in the Expression of Interest (EOI) program and is…