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: Synchronizing our clocks at UBC
Synchronizing our clocks at UBC
As part of UBC’s asset renewal initiative for buildings and equipment on campus, a project has been identified to progressively upgrade all of UBC’s synchronized clock technology in order to improve service reliability for campus users, while reducing long-term maintenance…
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Read more: T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
T2200S Forms Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
T2200S forms are now available for UBC faculty and staff in Workday. Full information about both options, including how to access the forms, is available on the UBC Finance website.
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Read more: T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
T4/T4A Tax Slips Are Now Available for Faculty and Staff
UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2021 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including how to access the tax slips and request support, is available on the UBC Finance…
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Read more: New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine
New sanctions imposed against Russia in response to the unpredictable situation in Ukraine
Following the development in Ukraine, Canada is imposing new sanctions or expanding existing sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, effective immediately.
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Read more: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022
VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2022
On Feb 23rd 2022, Peter Smailes addressed the VPFO as part of our annual Pink Shirt Day event. Click though for a transcript of his speech to the team.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Charles Creelman returns to Building Operations within Facilities as Project Coordinator, Electrical Technical Support
Charles Creelman returns to Building Operations within Facilities as Project Coordinator, Electrical Technical Support
Charles is returning to Building Operations from Energy & Water Services (EWS) where he was involved with the planning, design and overview of all short and long-range campus electrical utility systems, including the current UBC Main Substation switchgear replacement project.
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Read more: Pamela Troyer joins Project Services within Infrastructure Development as Project Manager
Pamela Troyer joins Project Services within Infrastructure Development as Project Manager
Pamela joins UBC from Proscenium Architecture & Interiors, where she was involved in the Macleod Building Renewal project. In her new role, Pamela will manage projects for the renewal of university facilities, and engage with stakeholders to guide them through…
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Read more: Rachael Donovan joins Facilities as Reuse Initiative Coordinator
Rachael Donovan joins Facilities as Reuse Initiative Coordinator
Rachel has a background in sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. She will be taking on tasks related to managing and reporting on the Furniture Reuse Initiative and the Green Labs Program, as well…
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Read more: Sean Zheng stepping into new role as Sub-Head in Stores, Municipal Services within UBC Facilities
Sean Zheng stepping into new role as Sub-Head in Stores, Municipal Services within UBC Facilities
Sean joined UBC in 2019 as a Project Clerk in Infrastructure Development. Since then, he has developed strong relationships and provided key technical capabilities to his team during his time as a Stores Operator, as well as completed his Lean…
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Read more: Pauline Li stepping into a new role in UBC Okanagan’s Infrastructure Development as Building Records Manager
Pauline Li stepping into a new role in UBC Okanagan’s Infrastructure Development as Building Records Manager
In her new role, Pauline will be responsible for records management, facility planning, as well as management of document and drawing repositories to ensure accurate records of all are maintained and consistently represented across multiple systems and depositories.