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: Facilities completing the annual Confined Space Rescue Team exercises
Facilities completing the annual Confined Space Rescue Team exercises
Facilities’ Energy & Water Services and Building Operations recently completed their annual Confined Space Rescue Team on-site exercises. Rescuers were presented with different scenarios that required them to take the necessary steps to recognize, evaluate and develop a rescue plan to…
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Read more: UBC receives the NAFA Clean Air Awards
UBC receives the NAFA Clean Air Awards
Facilities received eight NAFA Clean Air Awards for UBC buildings this year — AMS Student Nest, UBC Aquatic Centre, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS), Forest Sciences Centre, Henry Angus Building, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Wayne &…
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Read more: Migrating to TouchNet, the new digital payment solution at UBC
Migrating to TouchNet, the new digital payment solution at UBC
With the transition to Workday, the university has identified TouchNet as the new solution that will facilitate all digital payment transactions across all UBC campuses. To help our community stay informed and updated, the DPP launched a website, where you…
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Read more: Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective Oct 1, 2022
Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective Oct 1, 2022
The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will increase to 3% as of Oct 1, 2022. This is the interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for employees from interest-free and low-interest loans, which will have an effect on future loans made…
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Read more: Pilot project to increase compliance with UBC required training
Pilot project to increase compliance with UBC required training
Safety & Risk Services within VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) in collaboration with VP Human Resources (VPHR), and UBC Information Technology (UBC IT) are launching a pilot project in VPHR and VPFO to increase compliance with required training, as mandated…
People of the VPFO
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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.
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Read more: Pam Corrigal steps into new role as Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting
Pam Corrigal steps into new role as Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting
In her new role, Pam will focus on the accurate reporting of our Tangible Capital Assets, which includes working to define Capital within our Faculty/ Department expenses, liaising with working groups around the organization to track project spend, and supporting…
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Read more: Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton promoted to Project Managers in Infrastructure Development within Facilities
Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton promoted to Project Managers in Infrastructure Development within Facilities
Congratulations to Colleen Mah and Kyle Fenton on their promotion to Project Manager I in Project Services within Infrastructure Development. Colleen will continue to spearhead diverse initiatives, including renovations to support the University’s Equity & Diversity goals, and Kyle will…