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: UBC’s Digital Payment Program to replace ePayment
UBC’s Digital Payment Program to replace ePayment
UBC’s ePayment system, which allows participating UBC departments/merchants to process financial transactions online, is due to be retired alongside the Student Information System (SIS). This transition will impact a broad base of campus merchants who currently use ePayment to collect…
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Read more: Thunderbird Boulevard multi-phase road closures: November 29, 2021 to August 2022
Thunderbird Boulevard multi-phase road closures: November 29, 2021 to August 2022
As part of the UBC Renewable Energy Hub project, the Hydrogen Refueling Station will begin construction on Thunderbird Boulevard this week. During this project, there will be multi-phase road closures along Thunderbird Boulevard in effect between November 20, 2021 to…
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Read more: Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) line near the Bioenergy Facility back in commission
Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) line near the Bioenergy Facility back in commission
Last week, Energy & Water Services (EWS) steamfitters completed another repair on the District Energy System (DES) network off the Bioenergy Research Facilities (Bioenergy Facility). This repair was needed as this particular heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) line has been…
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Read more: Supply chain impacted due to the state of emergency in BC
Supply chain impacted due to the state of emergency in BC
UBC is working with key internal and external parties to ensure that critical supplies continue to be available to support the campus community. We appreciate your patience as we work through this period of disruption.
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Read more: Avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter with some simple tips
Avoid slips, trips, and falls this winter with some simple tips
Winter is almost here, and with it comes cold weather and a greater risk of slips, trips or falls. Practice safe winter walking to help you stay on your feet this winter, available on the Safety & Risk Services website.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Tomisin Bolorunduro joins Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) as Senior Advisor, Information Security Compliance, in Safety & Risk Services.
Tomisin Bolorunduro joins Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM) as Senior Advisor, Information Security Compliance, in Safety & Risk Services.
Tomisin is a Security Compliance professional who came to us most recently from Trulioo, a tech unicorn start-up in online identity verification. Her legal background, interest in technology, and curious mind will make her a valuable asset to the PrISM…
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Read more: Ken Sham joins UBC’s Financial Operations as the Manager, Contract and Supplier Management
Ken Sham joins UBC’s Financial Operations as the Manager, Contract and Supplier Management
Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Partnerships, Ken will be responsible for developing UBC’s contract management processes, practices and technologies to manage the university’s contracts and partnerships with our largest and most strategic suppliers.
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Read more: Conor Cregg-Guinan and Denise Tang step into their new roles as Acting Operations Manager in Custodial Services within Facilities
Conor Cregg-Guinan and Denise Tang step into their new roles as Acting Operations Manager in Custodial Services within Facilities
Conor will look after the dayshift custodial operation, and assist with design reviews as well as implementation of the units workloading/QA platform, while Denise will own all processes relating to contracted vendors and services, the utility worker crew, and implementation…
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Read more: Sam Stephens steps into new role as Interim Director, Campus Security in Safety & Risk Services
Sam Stephens steps into new role as Interim Director, Campus Security in Safety & Risk Services
In his new position, Sam will be responsible for leading the Campus Security team and ensuring that we continue to provide great service to keep the campus community safe and secure.
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Read more: Jessica Dadwal joins Infrastructure Development’s Asset Replacement and Improvement Team as the Manager, Construction Office
Jessica Dadwal joins Infrastructure Development’s Asset Replacement and Improvement Team as the Manager, Construction Office
A strong project manager with notable leadership skills and dedication to supporting her team and clients in an approachable, hands-on manner, Jessica will hold a pivotal role in the Construction Office team.