Our Office

The Vice-President, Finance and Resources – together with the Provost and Vice-President Academic, Vice-President, Research, and Vice-President, University Advancement – is responsible to the President for the efficient and effective governance of the University. These senior executives are responsible for the overall leadership, direction and management of the University in accordance with the University of Saskatchewan Act and the Articles of the University Council.In general terms, matters other than academic, research and University advancement fall under the responsibility of the Vice-President, Finance and Resources. The major duties and responsibilities of the position are to:

• assume major responsibility for monitoring and reporting the University’s operating, capital and research budgets
• provide leadership and direction for the areas of Consumer Services, Corporate Administration, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Health Safety and Environment, Human Resources, and Campus Safety.
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• provide liaison with provincial government officials
• play a key role in establishing and maintaining the financial stability of new subsidiary companies
• serve on committees that support the function of the University and, where appropriate, chair the committee
• provide liaison with colleges, programs and subsidiary companies as requested by the President
• serve on external boards, commissions and foundations as requested by the President.
  

General contact information:
Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Resources
Room E284, Administration Building
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada       S7N 5A2
phone:  (306) 966-6631       fax:  (306) 966-8676

Dr. Richard Florizone, Vice-President Finance and Resources
Room E284, Administration Building
966-6631

Richard Florizone is the Vice-President of Finance and Resources at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Prince Albert, Richard is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan in Engineering and Physics and holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). When he received his Bachelor’s degree, he was awarded the President’s Medal as the most distinguished graduate.  He conducted his Master studies under then Physics Professor Dennis Skopik who was one of the early proponents of the Canadian Light Source.

Richard joined the University of Saskatchewan on October 17, 2005.  His previous work experience includes positions as a Director of Strategy for Bombardier Aerospace, Consultant and Project Leader for The Boston Consulting Group, and Senior Corporate Liaison Officer and Fundraising Consultant for Cambridge University.

Richard has extensive experience in developing and implementing business strategies for major corporations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe and applies his understanding of acquisitions, cost reduction, corporate strategy, negotiation and public policy in running the diverse portfolio of Finance and Resources at the U of S.