Steph Coutu brings a diverse background in project management, emergency management and business operations to his role as assistant manager of Ancillary Services at Selkirk College. He holds certificates in Project Management from the University of British Columbia, Emergency Management from the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Business Administration from UQAM.
Steph spent seven years working in emergency management with the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the City of Nelson. During this time, he led emergency responses through Emergency Operations Centres, oversaw emergency preparedness and managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. He also brings extensive technical and operational experience from managing a mechanical contracting business.
Steph values collaboration, practical problem solving and continuous improvement. He looks forward to contributing his experience to the services that support students, employees and campus life at Selkirk College.
Having called the Kootenay home for over a decade, Steph feels fortunate to live and work in such a beautiful region. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing and spending time on the water. Most of all, he enjoys exploring the outdoors and taking his family on camping adventures.