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

  • Demolition of UBC Power House this summer

    This Summer, the UBC Power House will undergo demolition to prepare for the development of the new UBC Sauder School of Business expansion. The stunning 11-storey building will be constructed next to the current Sauder School of Business in the…

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  • Have you completed all UBC Required Training?

    On March 6, staff and student-staff who are not up to date on their UBC Required Training will receive a Workday notification as a reminder to complete the training(s). Please keep an eye out for this new notification and check…

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  • T2200S forms are now available for faculty and staff

    The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to offer two ways employees may be able to claim home office expenses for the 2022 tax year. The second of these CRA options requires the T2200S tax form, which is now available for…

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  • T4/T4A tax slips are now available for faculty and staff

    UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2022 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including how to access the tax slips and request support, is available on the UBC Finance…

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  • Buildings open late during the weekend

    Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the AMS Nest are open late during the weekend. If you are stranded on campus due to the current winter conditions and require immediate support, please contact Campus Security at 604-822-2222.

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People of the VPFO

  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Parveen Mann, Director, Human Resources and her leadership vision: “I believe that if we focus on our collective purpose, collaborate and build trust with each other, and continuously learn and…

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  • Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk

    Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team as Lead Advisor in Privacy & Information Security Risk. The SRS PrISM team delivers privacy and security risk assessments, campus-wide training and risk advisory services to…

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  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Yale Loh

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Yale Loh, Treasurer and his leadership vision: “I am a leader of a high-performing and accountable team that is driven by shared values and success, open dialogue, transparency, and orientation…

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  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Rae Ann Aldridge

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Rae Ann Aldridge, Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services and her leadership vision: “I am a highly collaborative leader who works with her teams to inspire, influence and innovate towards…

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  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Frank Laezza

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Frank Laezza, VP Finance & Operations and his leadership vision: “I am committed, through my mentorship, collaboration and open communication, to fostering a culture of purpose-driven leadership within the VPFO.”

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