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 teams work together to ensure an ideal exam experience for UBC students
Facilities teams work together to ensure an ideal exam experience for UBC students
Twice a year, at end of Term 1 and 2, Custodial Services and Municipal Services work together to set up Osborne Gym and Student Recreation Centre (SRC) Gym with 1,340 tables and chairs, to support and maintain an ideal exam experience…
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Read more: Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective January 1, 2023
Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective January 1, 2023
The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will increase to 4% as of Jan 1, 2023. 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: Final Settlement runs for 2022
Final Settlement runs for 2022
The final settlement (payment) runs for all Accounts Payable transactions will be occurring in the third week of December. In order to be included in the settlement run, the invoice/expense must be fully approved or matched to its purchase order,…
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Read more: This holiday season visit MOA before temporary 2023 closure
This holiday season visit MOA before temporary 2023 closure
The upcoming winter holidays present a final opportunity for visitors to explore the Museum of Anthropology at UBC before it closes for much of 2023. This temporary closure is to complete the seismic upgrades of the Great Hall and accomplish…
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Read more: Updated UBC Technical Guidelines
Updated UBC Technical Guidelines
The Technical Guidelines help to ensure that buildings and renovations are designed and constructed to optimize service life and minimize the whole life-cycle cost for the University.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Lance Adams joining Operational Excellence as Business Analyst, SRS
Lance Adams joining Operational Excellence as Business Analyst, SRS
Lance previously worked as a Business Analyst at UBC as part of the EMMS/Plannon and Workday implementations. His role will be dedicated to information systems transformation, and operational excellence projects within the SRS portfolio.
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Read more: Mikhail Manaligod joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator
Mikhail Manaligod joins Customer Services & Informatics as Service Centre Coordinator
Mikhail joins us from Impark, with over nine years of experience, where he held a variety of roles specializing in customer service, account management, and data administration.
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Read more: Gardenia Honorio joins Facilities as Manager, Business and Support Services
Gardenia Honorio joins Facilities as Manager, Business and Support Services
Gardenia will take on this temporary 18 month position while Joey-Lee Rebelo fills in for Deb Capps’ maternity leave. She brings a wealth of career experience between her previous positions in both Brazil and Canada, including nearly a year spent…
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Read more: Django Lehner is promoted to People & Process Manager in Building Operations
Django Lehner is promoted to People & Process Manager in Building Operations
During his time at UBC, Django has shown extensive knowledge of complex mechanical systems and mechanical trade operations. He has garnered the respect of his peers and co-workers across the department with his strong communication skills and demeanor.
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Read more: Anthony Boyce promoted to Head Metal Worker in Building Operations
Anthony Boyce promoted to Head Metal Worker in Building Operations
Tony joined UBC in 2017, and progressed his way through the Metal Shop in Trades within Building Operations, and most recently as the Sub-Head for the past 18 months. He has over 35 years experience in the sheet metal industry…