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

  • Synchronizing our clocks at UBC

    As part of UBC’s asset renewal initiative for buildings and equipment on campus, a project has been identified to progressively upgrade all of UBC’s synchronized clock technology in order to improve service reliability for campus users, while reducing long-term maintenance…

    Read more: Synchronizing our clocks at UBC

  • T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff

    T2200S forms are now available for UBC faculty and staff in Workday. Full information about both options, including how to access the forms, is available on the UBC Finance website.

    Read more: T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff

  • T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff

    UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2021 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including how to access the tax slips and request support, is available on the UBC Finance…

    Read more: T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff

  • New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine

    Following the development in Ukraine, Canada is imposing new sanctions or expanding existing sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, effective immediately.

    Read more: New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine

  • VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022

    On Feb 23rd 2022, Peter Smailes addressed the VPFO as part of our annual Pink Shirt Day event. Click though for a transcript of his speech to the team.

    Read more: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022

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