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

  • First Aid is Provided by UBC Campus Security

    UBC Campus Security provides First Aid for students, faculty, staff, student-staff, and visitors on the UBC Vancouver Point Grey campus. Our patrol officers are Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA2) certified and will respond and provide initial care and implement…

    Read more: First Aid is Provided by UBC Campus Security

  • 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

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