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 Vice-President Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio provides strategic stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, and leads safety, risk management, and assurance across the university. Guided by the values of innovation, unity, and accountability in the VPFO Strategic Plan and in alignment with the UBC Strategic Plan, the portfolio oversees a budget of over $4 billion, and all facilities across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. The portfolio also manages key relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust and is responsible for strategic development and management of UBC’s real estate assets to support the long-term benefit of the university community.
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: UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program wins Sustainability Award
UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program wins Sustainability Award
UBC’s Furniture Reuse Program received the 2026 Recycling Council of BC’s Circular Economy Award in Upstream Innovation for its outstanding accomplishments in waste reduction.
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Read more: Helpful AI resources for the UBC community
Helpful AI resources for the UBC community
Discover AI tools, training opportunities, privacy guidance, and support resources available to the UBC community.
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Read more: Metro Vancouver returns to Stage 2 water restrictions on July 16
Metro Vancouver returns to Stage 2 water restrictions on July 16
Stage 2 of Metro Vancouver’s Watering Regulations returns on July 16, 2026. Under these restrictions, some operational impacts will be noticed across the campus.
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Read more: UBC Five-Year Capital Plan approved by Board of Governors
UBC Five-Year Capital Plan approved by Board of Governors
The UBC capital priorities page has been updated to reflect UBC’s Five-Year Capital Plan 2027–2028 to 2031–2032, approved by the Board of Governors in June 2026. The page highlights UBC’s capital priorities and planned investments that support academic excellence, student…
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Read more: Metro Vancouver water remains safe to drink as flow direction resets early July
Metro Vancouver water remains safe to drink as flow direction resets early July
As part of the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project, adjustments are being made to the water flow and some residents in Vancouver (including UBC) may notice cloudiness or slight discolouration in their water for a few days in early…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Pam Corrigal joins the Capital Financial Management & Reporting (CFMR) team as a Financial Analyst
Pam Corrigal joins the Capital Financial Management & Reporting (CFMR) team as a Financial Analyst
Pam will play a key role in developing and implementing new policies and processes within Capital Reporting to enable effective financial management, providing detailed analysis for major and minor capital projects, and assisting with capital budgeting and reporting.
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Read more: Michael Guimond providing part-time support to the UBC Comptroller team
Michael Guimond providing part-time support to the UBC Comptroller team
In his interim role, Michael will support some of the key work to help ensure we have a successful year, including projects such as the development of the Fiscal 2023/24 Budget, quarterly forecasting activities, participation in stakeholder engagement and working…
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Read more: Esther Li promoted to Senior Financial Processing Specialist in Treasury
Esther Li promoted to Senior Financial Processing Specialist in Treasury
Reporting to Chen Shi, Treasury Accounting Manager, Esther will continue to be responsible for the incoming payments while playing a critical role in more complicated bank reconciliations and other banking side responsibilities.
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Read more: Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm
Creating inclusive spaces beyond the public realm
Jen Sheel takes pride in what her team does… and it shows. When you meet Jen, one of the first things you see is her dedication to making UBC a place that invites and builds connections. She fiercely believes that…
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Read more: Josephine Shen joins the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as a Financial Analyst
Josephine Shen joins the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team as a Financial Analyst
In her new role, Josephine will play a key role in developing the Strategic Initiatives’ multi-year forecasting model and maintaining various financial models (i.e. Contingency and PAEI) at UBC.