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.

Learn about the VPFO Strategic Plan

News from the VPFO

  • Be a voice for campus safety!

    UBC Vancouver Campus Security is taking a look at its services and organizational model to better understand how it can best meet the needs of a rapidly changing community. One important part of this review will be a community engagement…

    Read more: Be a voice for campus safety!

  • Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of March 17, 2023

    The following road closures are expected around the UBC Vancouver campus as of March 17, 2023. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

    Read more: Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of March 17, 2023

  • Dealing with natural disasters at UBC

    Featured in University Affairs (UA), Hailey Maxwell, Manager of Emergency Management & Continuity Planning speaks about some of the programs and activities UBC offers to help students, faculty, and staff prepare for different types of emergencies.

    Read more: Dealing with natural disasters at UBC

  • Keeping our campus warm

    It’s not easy keeping a campus as large as UBC warm throughout the cooler months. Most buildings on the UBC Vancouver campus are connected to a centralized thermal energy system managed by Energy & Water Services. Kudos to our thermal…

    Read more: Keeping our campus warm

  • Finance & HR IRP Benefits Realization Management to cease monthly reporting in April 2023

    Since 2020, Integrated Renewal Program’s Benefits Realization Management (IRP BRM) has been providing visibility into UBC’s journey towards achieving the benefits of implementing Workday HR and Finance. Now in its third year and with the current fiscal year coming to…

    Read more: Finance & HR IRP Benefits Realization Management to cease monthly reporting in April 2023

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