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

  • Safety on the Go. Download the UBC Safe Vancouver App

    The new safety app for UBC Vancouver is now available! The UBC Safe Vancouver App puts direct access to campus safety resources and security tools in your hand, while on the go.

    Read more: Safety on the Go. Download the UBC Safe Vancouver App

  • Global Disbursement Service: Updated Form Available

    The Global Disbursement Service (GDS) is UBC’s method for making international payments (outside of North America). Departments paying foreign suppliers will need to ask their suppliers to complete the Global Disbursement form. The form has been recently revised, you can…

    Read more: Global Disbursement Service: Updated Form Available

  • UBC Library and UBC Campus Security launch Theft Prevention Pilot campaign

    To support the safety and security of students, the library has partnered with UBC Campus Security to launch a Theft Prevention Pilot campaign that will run throughout the fall term. The goal of the campaign is to ensure students have…

    Read more: UBC Library and UBC Campus Security launch Theft Prevention Pilot campaign

  • New September Employee Payment Date

    With the introduction of the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory Holiday on September 30, 2021, the payment date for employees has been moved to September 29, 2021. If possible, please have business processes and timesheets approved a…

    Read more: New September Employee Payment Date

  • Replacing an 800+Lbs Supply Fan Motor in Pulp and Paper Centre

    Last weekend, the millwrights replaced a failed 60 horsepower 800+lbs supply fan motor so the electrical crew could reattach the electrical connections. The area(s) within the Pulp and Paper Centre were impacted and forced to stop their work until this…

    Read more: Replacing an 800+Lbs Supply Fan Motor in Pulp and Paper Centre

People of the VPFO

  • Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services as Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor

    Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team, stepping into the role of Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor. Learn more about Eric.

    Read more: Eric Alister joins Safety & Risk Services as Privacy & Information Security Risk Advisor

  • Get to know the senior leadership team: John Metras

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities and his leadership vision: “I am an inclusive, action-oriented leader. I engage and empower my team and collaborate with stakeholders to build and maintain a…

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  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Parveen Mann, Director, Human Resources and her leadership vision: “I believe that if we focus on our collective purpose, collaborate and build trust with each other, and continuously learn and…

    Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Parveen Mann

  • Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk

    Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services’ Privacy & Information Security Management (PrISM) team as Lead Advisor in Privacy & Information Security Risk. The SRS PrISM team delivers privacy and security risk assessments, campus-wide training and risk advisory services to…

    Read more: Derek Ho joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Privacy & Information Security Risk

  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Yale Loh

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Yale Loh, Treasurer and his leadership vision: “I am a leader of a high-performing and accountable team that is driven by shared values and success, open dialogue, transparency, and orientation…

    Read more: Get to know the senior leadership team: Yale Loh