Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio


We are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety, risk management, and assurance across our university community.

The portfolio 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

  • UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence becomes the first Passive House-certified student residence in Canada

    UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence has successfully earned its Passive House Certification, making it the first student residence in Canada and second in North America to receive this certification. 

    Read more: UBC Okanagan Skeena Residence becomes the first Passive House-certified student residence in Canada

  • Masks required in UBC public indoor spaces until June 30

    As there are now signs of further Omicron variants and increased case numbers, experts have indicated that BC is about to enter into a sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of these factors, UBC has made the decision…

    Read more: Masks required in UBC public indoor spaces until June 30

  • University Boulevard bus loop road detours

    Due to three projects under construction simultaneously—School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) Building, Gateway Health Building, and a utility steam tunnel repair, the University bus loop will be closed starting April 19 to May 1, 2022. Please plan your route accordingly.

    Read more: University Boulevard bus loop road detours

  • Watermain repair on 16th Avenue in the University Endowment Lands (UEL)

    The University Endowment Lands will be completing an emergency repair on an incoming watermain on 16th Avenue. UBC Facilities will support this work from April 20th – 22nd, 2022 by switching over our campus water feed, once the repair commences.

    Read more: Watermain repair on 16th Avenue in the University Endowment Lands (UEL)

  • Partial closure of Engineering Road until June 15

    Engineering Road on UBC Vancouver campus will be partially closed from April 19 to June 15 due to repairs to the bridge connecting the Macleod Building and the Brimacombe Building.

    Read more: Partial closure of Engineering Road until June 15

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