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.
News from the VPFO
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Read more: Supplier Self Registration retiring in March 2026
Supplier Self Registration retiring in March 2026
The Supplier Self Registration site, used to allow suppliers to submit their information directly to Workday, will be retired effective March 3, 2026.
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Read more: UBC Applied Science and UBC Facilities lead $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus
UBC Applied Science and UBC Facilities lead $2.5M project to explore hydrogen heating for Vancouver campus
Applied Science in collaboration with UBC Facilities is exploring whether the Campus Energy Centre (CEC) boilers could one day run entirely on hydrogen, a zero-carbon-emission fuel.
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Read more: Take the survey: Help shape Emergency Preparedness at UBC
Take the survey: Help shape Emergency Preparedness at UBC
How prepared is the UBC community for emergencies like earthquakes, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, or flooding? As part of the Resilience Hubs for UBC Campus Communities, UBC wants to hear from students, faculty, staff, and the community about how they…
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Read more: Update on UBC and UBCIM Responsible Investing Commitments
Update on UBC and UBCIM Responsible Investing Commitments
UBC remains on track to meet the goals set out in its 2020 Responsible Investing Strategy and is committed to advancing responsible investing practices. The University continues to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into our investment approach.
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Read more: Update on UBC and UBCIM Responsible Investing Commitments
Update on UBC and UBCIM Responsible Investing Commitments
UBC remains on track to meet the goals set out in its 2020 Responsible Investing Strategy and is committed to advancing responsible investing practices. The University continues to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into our investment approach.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support. Please join us in congratulating Entela. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome to the new members of our Transformation & Strategy Team
Welcome to the new members of our Transformation & Strategy Team
The VPFO’s Transformation & Strategy division is growing this summer with the addition of three new team members.
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Read more: Cathy Myles steps into role as Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
Cathy Myles steps into role as Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
We are thrilled to announce that Cathy Myles has accepted the position of Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention (I&LP) within the Safety & Risk Services team and will be starting position on August 11.
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Read more: Jay Rojas joins as new Manager, Community Support in Safety & Risk Services
Jay Rojas joins as new Manager, Community Support in Safety & Risk Services
Join us in welcoming Jay Rojas as new Manager, Community Support, in Safety & Risk Services, effective July 16.
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Read more: Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
We are pleased to share that Entela Ifti will be transitioning to a new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support within VPFO Transformation & Strategy, effective August 5.