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: Maddy Speck joins as Safety Associate in Safety & Risk Services
Maddy Speck joins as Safety Associate in Safety & Risk Services
Welcome Maddy Speck as our new Safety Associate, Faculty of Medicine, starting July 14!
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Read more: Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention
Audrey Chow joins as Insurance Analyst in Insurance & Loss Prevention
Welcome Audrey Chow as our new Insurance Claims & Loss Prevention Analyst with Insurance & Loss Prevention. We’re looking forward to getting to know Audrey better and working together. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
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Read more: Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner joins as Project Supervisor position for the UBC Facilities Construction Office
Scott Turner has been selected as the successful candidate for the Project Supervisor position for Construction Office 2 – Team I49 in Asset Replacement & Improvement.
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Read more: Daniel Dong joins as Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst
Daniel Dong joins as Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst
Welcome Daniel Dong as Claims Analyst, Insurance & Enterprise Risk Management, to the Safety & Risk Services team. Daniel is thrilled to be joining UBC and looks forward to connecting with the team and contributing to the great work ahead.…
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Read more: Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Pierre-Olivier Whittom joins the Financial Planning and Analysis team as Senior Financial Analyst
Join us in welcoming Pierre-Olivier Whittom, who will be joining the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Comptroller as a Senior Financial Analyst starting May 20.