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: Rowena Yang appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance
Rowena Yang appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance
I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer pro tem.
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Read more: Koerner Library floor 2 renovations between August 19 to October 28
Koerner Library floor 2 renovations between August 19 to October 28
Renovation work is underway for floor 2 of the Koerner Library from August 19 to October 28, 2026. Construction noise will be noticeable throughout the building, with some activities causing additional vibration and disruption.
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Read more: Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement
Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement
I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as the university’s Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10.
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Read more: Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange
Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange
UBC has partnered on a new purpose-built home for the UBC Learning Exchange within a mixed-use, non-market housing development. Targeted for completion in 2029, the accessible building will enhance Learning Exchange programs.
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Read more: Stay safe in the heat
Stay safe in the heat
Extreme temperatures can place significant stress on your body. During extreme weather your body may struggle to regulate its internal temperature, which could result in thermal stress and heat illness.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Leadership one-on-one with our Comptroller, Karamjeet Heer
Leadership one-on-one with our Comptroller, Karamjeet Heer
As UBC’s Comptroller, Karamjeet is responsible for ensuring the university’s fiscal sustainability by providing financial intelligence and strategy. This week she has been featured in the UBC Today Leadership One-on-One interview series.
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Read more: Yvonne Kwok promoted to Communications Manager, Facilities and Safety & Risk Services
Yvonne Kwok promoted to Communications Manager, Facilities and Safety & Risk Services
Yvonne Kwok will be expanding her role as Communications Manager, Facilities & SRS, effective Friday, May 21, 2021.
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Read more: Dawn Irmscher joins UBC as Director of Payroll
Dawn Irmscher joins UBC as Director of Payroll
Dawn brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, technical, and systems implementation to the university, and most recently served as the Director of Finance for the Sooke School District in Victoria, BC.
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Read more: Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth & Jeff Bosworth promoted in Municipal Services within Building Operations
Lindsay Forsyth is promoted to Sub-Head Landscape Technologist, and Jeff Bosworth is promoted as Landscape Technologist Apprentice in Municipal Services within Building Operations.
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Read more: New team members join the VPFO Operational Excellence team
New team members join the VPFO Operational Excellence team
As part of an effort to improve efficiencies and cost-savings while achieving service excellence within the VPFO, some team members of the Business Services team in Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) in Facilities will be transitioning to the newly formed…