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: Measuring our impact: Facilities Key Performance Indicators
Measuring our impact: Facilities Key Performance Indicators
The Facilities Key Performance Indicators (KPI) brings together 15 indicators to provide a comprehensive overview of how Facilities is performing today and where opportunities for improvement remain. Check out the KPI report.
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Read more: Turn electronics off! Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown
Turn electronics off! Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown
This holiday season help save energy by unplugging electronics and turning out the lights. This supports energy savings as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which lowers the temperature in buildings during the winter break.
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Read more: Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026
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.
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Read more: Working and walking in the cold – Avoid slips, trips, and falls
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.
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Read more: New leadership roles in the VPFO
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…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Noel McNally promoted as Senior Project Manager in Infrastructure Development
Noel McNally promoted as Senior Project Manager in Infrastructure Development
In his new role, Noel will be leading one of the teams of project managers in Project Services, and continue his present scope of work of directly managing complex projects such as Jack Bell Building Renewal and Faculty of Applied…
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Read more: Selina Liu Joins Energy & Water Services as Energy Conservation Engineer
Selina Liu Joins Energy & Water Services as Energy Conservation Engineer
She joins us from BCIT as the Energy Manager, where she managed a team of engineers and BMS technicians to implement robust process improvements to increase energy efficiency across the Institute. The projects and process improvements she has implemented during…
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Read more: Tracy Pham joins VPFO Communications & Engagement as Manager, Digital & Creative
Tracy Pham joins VPFO Communications & Engagement as Manager, Digital & Creative
In her new role, Tracy aims to transform the digital channels of the VPFO and bring forth new enhancements to optimize the user experience. As a multi-skilled marketer, she brings effective technical and communication skills that can help bridge the…
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Read more: Growing our capabilities and strengthening the Treasury team
Growing our capabilities and strengthening the Treasury team
With the transition of Holly’s maternity leave, Treasury has taken this as an opportunity to grow the capabilities and knowledge of the Treasury team, and strengthen the team’s ability to provide value-added service and advice across UBC. Please join us…
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Read more: Pera Hardy joins the Facilities Planning team in Infrastructure Development as Senior Facilities Planner
Pera Hardy joins the Facilities Planning team in Infrastructure Development as Senior Facilities Planner
Pera is a registered architect (AIBC) and LEED Green Associate, Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Her programming, planning, design and construction experience in K-12 schools and post-secondary projects will be very beneficial to facilities planning work on campus.