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

  • Here Is Why Your Net Pay May Be Lower in January

    Find out why your net pay may be lower in January, how it affects your personal credit return, and how to get support on updating your tax elections.

    Read more: Here Is Why Your Net Pay May Be Lower in January

  • Preliminary approval received for the downtown Kelowna project

    The UBC Downtown Kelowna project recently received preliminary approval from the Board of Governors meeting on December 5, 2021 to move forward with this project. Since February 2021, design work has been in progress and is on track for construction…

    Read more: Preliminary approval received for the downtown Kelowna project

  • Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 16

    The Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20, 2021 until January 4, 2022. The last day of pick-ups from academic departments will be December 16. For questions or concerns, please contact your ESF technicians before December 20. 

    Read more: Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 16

  • A reminder to stick to primary routes when driving to campus

    When extreme weather comes to UBC Vancouver, Municipal Services in Building Operations is responsible for managing snow and ice within the Vancouver campus. Our snow removal and deicing vehicles work in priority zones to ensure the highest risk areas of…

    Read more: A reminder to stick to primary routes when driving to campus

  • UBC Launches Indigenous Finance Guidelines and Spend Category for Status Indian Individuals on Reserve

    The Guidelines review current payment practices at UBC and highlight some of the disparities in standard processes for the disbursement of funds to Indigenous partners. They also describe the alternative, flexible payment process piloted by IRSI and conclude with a…

    Read more: UBC Launches Indigenous Finance Guidelines and Spend Category for Status Indian Individuals on Reserve

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