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: A Walk Through Time
A Walk Through Time
Construction work along the sidewalks on the south and south-east side of the Earth Sciences Building has started, as part of an exhibit extension of the Pacific Museum of Earth. The museum will be installing a ribbon of steel plates…
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Read more: Four newly funded projects aimed at boosting sustainability at UBC Vancouver
Four newly funded projects aimed at boosting sustainability at UBC Vancouver
Four new Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) sustainability projects have just been awarded a share of $200,000 in funding, and will be set in motion this year on the UBC Vancouver campus. All these projects show ways to improve…
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Read more: Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs Renewal Project wins VRCA’s Gold Awards of Excellence
Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs Renewal Project wins VRCA’s Gold Awards of Excellence
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) recognized the finest in BC’s construction industry at its 32nd annual Awards of Excellence gala. UBC’s Undergraduate Life Science Teaching Labs Renewal—Biological Sciences Building project was…
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Read more: Synchronizing our clocks at UBC
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…
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Read more: T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
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.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Tony Ho joins the Procurement Services team within Finance & Integrated Services as temporary Buyer
Tony Ho joins the Procurement Services team within Finance & Integrated Services as temporary Buyer
In his new role, Tony will support UBC IT, VP Academic, and VP Research & Innovation primarily on their procurement needs under $75,000. Tony brings an impressive wealth of experience to our team, having worked in procurement for over a…
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Read more: Jacqui Sloan joins the VPFO as Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator with VPFO Human Resources and Treasury
Jacqui Sloan joins the VPFO as Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator with VPFO Human Resources and Treasury
Jacqui comes to UBC from Early Childhood Educators of BC, where she supported the executive director and project manager in providing professional development opportunities, training, and resources for early childhood educators across the province.
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Read more: Larisa Rohana joins EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities’ Customer Services & Informatics as a System Analyst II
Larisa Rohana joins EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities’ Customer Services & Informatics as a System Analyst II
As a System Analyst, Larisa will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding to ServiceNow tickets, reviewing/addressing backlog items, and ensuring various technical activities are successfully completed in Planon.
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Read more: Michaela Kelly joins as Executive Assistant supporting Executive Director, UBC Safety & Risk Services
Michaela Kelly joins as Executive Assistant supporting Executive Director, UBC Safety & Risk Services
Michaela comes to UBC from the public relations agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), where she provided strategic and integrated communications support to some of Canada’s leading brands across a wide range of sectors.
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Read more: Valerie Nichol appointed UBCO’s Director of Integrated Planning and Chief Budget Officer as of July 1, 2023
Valerie Nichol appointed UBCO’s Director of Integrated Planning and Chief Budget Officer as of July 1, 2023
Valerie brings seven years of valuable experience within UBC Okanagan, along with a significant tenure in various other organizations, which she will leverage to enhance our finance team.