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: Agronomy Road closure between Wesbrook Mall to Health Sciences Mall
Agronomy Road closure between Wesbrook Mall to Health Sciences Mall
Crane activity is scheduled on April 7, 2022, as part of the boiler replacement project for the existing low-pressure steam system serving the Life Sciences Centre and Pharmaceutical Sciences Building’s humidification load. During this work, Agronomy Road between Wesbrook Mall…
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Read more: Review UBC’s Updated Business Expense Rules for Faculty and Staff
Review UBC’s Updated Business Expense Rules for Faculty and Staff
Most employees at UBC will need to use university funds to conduct university business at some time. UBC’s Business Expense Rules form the framework for incurring and reimbursing these expenses and help ensure we all use public funds reasonably, appropriately,…
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Read more: UBC’s budget for 2022/23 provides more support for students, strengthens the university’s impact, and advances academic mission
UBC’s budget for 2022/23 provides more support for students, strengthens the university’s impact, and advances academic mission
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Board of Governors has approved UBC’s 2022/2023 budget. The new budget sets spending priorities for the year ahead to advance the university’s key strategic priorities while supporting students, faculty, and staff in their collective…
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Read more: Responding to on-campus protests disruptions
Responding to on-campus protests disruptions
If a demonstration or protests is blocking access to your building or interrupting classes, we advise that you report the incident to Campus Security at 604-822-2222, and look for another location to enter and/or exit the building if safe to…
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Read more: Nick Steel promoted to Senior Advisor, Faculty of Medicine in Safety & Risk Services
Nick Steel promoted to Senior Advisor, Faculty of Medicine in Safety & Risk Services
In his new role as Senior Advisor, Faculty of Medicine within the Occupational Health & Safety, Nick will lead a team to continue to develop, promote and implement the occupational health and safety program for the Faculty of Medicine.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Norman Kotze joins the Emergency Management team as Associate, Emergency & Continuity Planning
Norman Kotze joins the Emergency Management team as Associate, Emergency & Continuity Planning
In his new role, Norman will help lead continuity planning for the Vancouver Point Grey campus. Working with academic units, he will assist in the roll-out of our Continuity Planning Framework and the creation of Continuity Plans for faculties using a…
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Read more: Christine Lin joins UBC as Tax Analyst
Christine Lin joins UBC as Tax Analyst
We are pleased to welcome Christine Lin as Tax Analyst, reporting to Holly Shepherd, Tax Manager effective May 16, 2022. Christine is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in corporate and indirect tax within the oil and gas…
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Read more: Mikhail Manaligod promoted to Construction Document Administrator in Infrastructure Development, Facilities
Mikhail Manaligod promoted to Construction Document Administrator in Infrastructure Development, Facilities
Mikhail’s extensive experience with contract and document control, reports and data analysis, maintenance management systems, and customer service will make him a great addition to the team.
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Read more: Lindsay Wyant joins UBC as Finance Manager, Capital Financial Reporting
Lindsay Wyant joins UBC as Finance Manager, Capital Financial Reporting
In her new role, Lindsay will partner with other VPFO team members to continuously improve reporting and business processes and enable effective financial management throughout the portfolio.
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Read more: Sam Stephens joins Safety & Risk Services as the new Director, Special Projects
Sam Stephens joins Safety & Risk Services as the new Director, Special Projects
Sam has a diverse background, with extensive experience leading projects and teams within Compliance, Security and Risk Management roles for organizations in the public sector.