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

  • Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026

    We are refreshing access for the Centre to ensure our records are current. All existing access will be removed on January 12, and only staff who have re-registered will retain entry to the Centre and group classes.

    Read more: Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026
  • Snowy Conditions at UBC

    Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls

    With colder temperatures and increased winter conditions, take precautions not to slip, trip, and fall. Outdoor workers should also be alert of the risk for cold stress.

    Read more: Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls

  • New leadership roles in the VPFO

    As part of our continued efforts to strengthen strategic alignment and operational excellence across the VPFO, we will be initiating two key recruitment processes in the coming weeks. First, we are establishing a new position: Managing Director, Strategy Planning and…

    Read more: New leadership roles in the VPFO

  • Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat

    Understanding what to do in the high-pressure reality of an active threat is important. If faced with an active threat, whether at UBC or elsewhere, be prepared to respond: Run, Hide, Fight. 

    Read more: Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat

  • See something? Do something.

    As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, from November 16 to 22, UBC is raising awareness about the importance of financial fraud prevention.

    Read more: See something? Do something.

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