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

  • Leveraging Smartsheet for project planning and tracking

    VPFO Project Management Office uses Smartsheet, a modern project and work management tool, to manage project plans, track deliverables and report on key project milestones. Safety and Risk Services (SRS) within the VPFO has also recently embraced these tools to…

    Read more: Leveraging Smartsheet for project planning and tracking
  • New Asbestos Awareness course available for UBC community

    Developed by Safety & Risk Services, the newly launched Asbestos Awareness course is designed to enhance faculty, staff and student workers’ knowledge about asbestos as facilities on the Point Grey Campus built before 1990 may contain asbestos.

    Read more: New Asbestos Awareness course available for UBC community
  • Enhancing operations and safety: BRDF control room & office renovation

    As part of an effort to enhance operations and safety, the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF) control room and office have recently been renovated. The purpose of this renovation was to modernize the BRDF control room and personnel quarters.

    Read more: Enhancing operations and safety: BRDF control room & office renovation
  • VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – JUNE 26, 2023

    The VPFO Update is a weekly snapshot that captures important university updates, work across VPFO departments, and relevant resources. Sent on June 26, 2023.

    Read more: VPFO MONDAY UPDATE – JUNE 26, 2023
  • Keep track with VPFO Project Management Office’s projects through the Project Portfolio Management Dashboard

    The VPFO Project Management team uses a project portfolio management (PPM) tool to help with the intake, prioritization, selection and management of continuous improvement projects at UBC. Click through to see the dashboard.

    Read more: Keep track with VPFO Project Management Office’s projects through the Project Portfolio Management Dashboard

People of the VPFO

  • Rae Ann Aldridge appointed as Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services

    In her new role, Rae Ann will be charged with working across campus to enhance UBC’s safety and security. She will be responsible for leading Safety & Risk Services, a new department which is the result of a merger between…

    Read more: Rae Ann Aldridge appointed as Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services
  • Living and Breathing Service: Recognizing the People of the VPFO

    VPFO strategic plan asks us to inspire great people. There’s nothing more inspiring than our Presidential Award-winning co-workers and how their dedication and service makes a daily difference at UBC.

    Read more: Living and Breathing Service: Recognizing the People of the VPFO
  • Dawn Jia Announced as President and CEO of UBC IMANT

    In her role, Dawn will be responsible for the overall investment management of UBC IMANT’s portfolios, including the selection and oversight of institutional investment fund managers, and ensuring that UBC IMANT’s strategic and operating objectives are achieved.

    Read more: Dawn Jia Announced as President and CEO of UBC IMANT