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: Our 5th Annual Pink Shirt Day Celebration
Our 5th Annual Pink Shirt Day Celebration
The VPFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee presents Pink Shirt Day on February 23, 2022. Join the VPFO portfolio virtually or on campus at the University Services Building (USB) atrium in celebrating our diversity as we Lift Each Other…
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Read more: 2021/2022 Year End Timelines and Procedures Call-In Session
2021/2022 Year End Timelines and Procedures Call-In Session
Join us in the call-in session on February 28 to review the fiscal year-end timelines and procedures. For those who are unable to attend, a recording of this event will be made available on the UBC Finance website.
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Read more: Potential project delays dues to staffing shortage
Potential project delays dues to staffing shortage
Our Facilities teams, consultants, and contractors are experiencing labour shortages, and doing the best we can to maintain service and ensure all our projects and construction sites continue to be monitored. Some of our projects, however, may be impacted and face…
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Read more: A year in review: A look at Custodial Services
A year in review: A look at Custodial Services
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Custodial Services has been playing an important role in keeping spaces in the UBC Vancouver campus clean and safe. As we start the new year, we’d like to share an overview and some…
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Read more: T4/T4A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Available for Faculty and Staff
T4/T4A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Available for Faculty and Staff
A FAQ has been created to answer any questions the community may have about T4/T4A tax slips. The FAQ also includes information on understanding and locating your tax slips.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: VPFO HR team update
VPFO HR team update
Daisy Chan will be going on Maternity leave starting March 2023. During her leave, Kasia Burza will be temporarily promoted to an HR Advisor until September 2024, supporting AVPFO and Treasury. Alysa Garza will be joining as an HR Coordinator…
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Read more: Silvia Magnano joins Treasury as Manager, Treasury Contracts & Real Estate
Silvia Magnano joins Treasury as Manager, Treasury Contracts & Real Estate
Silvia comes to us directly from the UBC University-Industry Liaison Office (UILO) where she was a Contracts Officer. Silvia brings both business and legal background to her new role. She was trained and certified as a lawyer in Argentina, where…
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Read more: Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning in Safety & Risk Services
Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning in Safety & Risk Services
In her new role as Manager of Emergency & Continuity Planning, Hailey looks forward to continuing to support the UBC community in developing personal and organizational resilience through planning, training and engagement initiatives.
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Read more: Balancing safety and innovation
Balancing safety and innovation
Janet Hankins leads a team of specialists in biosafety, radiation, and chemical safety and occupational hygiene responsible for the handling of hazardous substances across the university. Learn how Janet resonates with the VPFO’s strategic directions and values, and how her…
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Read more: Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst
Bella Li joins the VPFO/VPHR Finance team within Comptroller as Financial Analyst
In her new role, Bella will be responsible for providing financial analysis to the overall VPFO/VPHR Finance team, with a primary focus on Infrastructure Development, Safety & Risk Services, and Financial Operations.