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

  • New UBC Vancouver student residences opens with gifted names from Musqueam

    Five new UBC Vancouver student residence buildings, initially called UBC Pacific Residence, were formally opened at a special naming ceremony hosted by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band).

    Read more: New UBC Vancouver student residences opens with gifted names from Musqueam

  • Donna Caedo joins Customer Services & Informatics as EMMS Sustainment Business Analyst

    As a Business Analyst, Donna will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding to ServiceNow tickets, reviewing/addressing backlog items, ensuring various business activities are successfully completed in Planon, and much more.

    Read more: Donna Caedo joins Customer Services & Informatics as EMMS Sustainment Business Analyst

  • Updated Credit Card Request Forms in Workday

    Financial Operations and the ISC have recently updated two Credit Card request forms in Workday: Credit Card Request | Limit Change and Credit Card Request | Application, to improve clarity and guidance as well as help reduce the number of…

    Read more: Updated Credit Card Request Forms in Workday

  • Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus

    There is a number of road closures on the UBC Vancouver campus due to construction and events in the coming weeks. Please review the details and plan your routes accordingly.

    Read more: Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus

  • Continuing as one VPFO under Karamjeet Heer and John Metras’ leadership  

    Starting June 1, Karamjeet Heer will begin serving as the Interim Vice-President, Finance, and John Metras will become the Interim Vice-President, Operations following the departure of Peter Smailes, former Vice-President, Finance and Operations.

    Read more: Continuing as one VPFO under Karamjeet Heer and John Metras’ leadership  

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