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Melody Diachun
Melody Diachun (DAY-shun) is an award-winning Canadian vocalist and songwriter named Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. With five albums and several nominations, including a National Jazz Awards nomination for Vocalist of the Year, Melody has firmly established herself as "a force to reckon with in contemporary vocal music" ( Toronto Music Report ). As a seasoned
Lifelong Learning in Retirement
Are you 50 or older? Have a curious mind? Want to explore new interests and learn new skills with a group of like-minded people? Would you like to meet new friends, and have some fun at the same time? Nelson and Area Learning in Retirement Society is a non-profit organization run by seniors for seniors, working in partnership with Selkirk College. Who We Are Learning in Retirement (LiR) offers our
Simone Fischer
Instructor, Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant Simone Fischer is an LPN with over eight years of experience and two specialties, including perioperative and orthopedic technician. She is always willing to challenge herself by finding new opportunities to grow as a nurse and, ultimately, a person. She really enjoys teaching and is excited and honoured to be a part of students' learning
Firearms & Hunting
Browse courses in safe firearms handling, regulation, and bird and animal identification. Canadian Firearms Safety Manual This manual is designed to accompany the Canadian Firearms Safety: Non-Restricted and Restricted courses. Visit the Government of Canada website to download the digital version. Get the Manual Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis (2024-2026) The 2024-2026 Hunting and
Jessica Morin
Jessica grew up in Southwestern Ontario and comes from Ojibway, French Canadian and Polish ancestry. She is a graduate of the Human Services Diploma Program at Selkirk College (2013) and holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University (2018). In 2022, she completed the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) from Vancouver Community College. Jessica began working at Selkirk
Dianne Biin
Dianne is from the Tsi Del Del community in Tsilhqot’in territory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University (1994) and a Master of Education from University of British Columbia (2016). Dianne has worked as a community development and revitalization consultant, an Indigenous event planner, and facilitator and educator. She worked at Camosun College from 2011 to 2020 as an
Elliot Robins
Elliot Robins received his Diploma in Library and Information Technology from Langara College and has worked in the Vancouver and Richmond Public Library systems.
Business & Finance
Invest in your career through investing in yourself. Explore opportunities to hone your skills in finance, marketing and basic business training.
Rena Vandenbos
Rena is the Chair of the School of Environment & Geomatics and a researcher with Selkirk Innovates. Rena is an ecologist and GIS specialist. She completed her M.Sc. at the University of Alberta, studying fish population dynamics in small boreal lakes. Rena spent several years in the consulting industry locally, working on projects related to hydroelectric impacts and conservation of rare fish
Ariel Langhorn
Ariel is a Geographer and GIS specialist. Her Master's program focused on the development of a desk-based model to assess risks to coastal archaeological resources in the face of climate change. Over the past nine years, Ariel has been teaching geography, environmental science and GIS at post-secondary institutions in Southern Alberta. Recently, Ariel's professional interests have evolved to
Lucas Pavan
Lucas joined the School of Environment & Geomatics and the School of University Arts & Sciences in 2024. He teaches a variety of courses in the fields of biology and wildlife ecology. Prior to working at Selkirk College, Lucas completed a BSc at the University of British Columbia in Ecology & Environmental Sciences. He specialized in tropical ecosystems and completed an undergraduate thesis
Celina Duarte
Co-op Services Advisor; Instructor, Integrated Environmental Planning Celina is an educator with a background in environmental science and hydrology. She completed her graduate studies in hydrology and has a passion for exploring water-related ecosystems and their dynamics. Celina has experience working in the environmental sector, focusing on reclamation and revegetation of disturbed areas. Since
Bruno-Charles Busseau
Bruno-Charles is a geographer, specialized in snow, forestry and agriculture remote sensing. He completed a BA. in geography and environmental studies from the University of Ottawa and a MSc in geography applied to remote sensing from Sherbrooke University. His research used remote sensing and in-situ measurements to characterize snow accumulation and snow melt in Northern Quebec. He has since
Keyes Lessard
Instructor; Recreation, Fish & Wildlife "I feel privileged to work as an instructor in the school that formed the strong foundation for my career in the environmental field." — Keyes Lessard, Selkirk College School of Environment & Geomatics alumnus and instructor Keyes has been instructing in the School of Environment & Geomatics at Selkirk College since 2004. He has taught an assortment of
Mandy Croppo
Instructor, Forest Technology Mandy is a professional forest technologist and member of the Forest Professionals of BC. She has a Master of Science in Environmental Practice centered on the sustainable management of forest resources and understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems. She has a diploma in forest technology from Selkirk College and is currently
Workplace Safety
Gain sought-after skills and prepare for a career protecting others.
Applied Leadership
As our world and our workplaces become more complex and diverse, managers and leaders need expanding skills. Developed in consultation with many of the largest employers in the West Kootenay/Boundary Region, this modular program will provide individuals with leadership skills and knowledge they can immediately employ in the workplace. This highly interactive program fosters peer-to-peer learning
Doris Hausleitner
Instructor, Applied Environmental Science & Planning Technology; Recreation, Fish & Wildlife "It is not hard to be inspired to learn about the natural environment in a place like the Kootenays: the more you learn, the greater your motivation to know more!" —Doris Hausleitner, Wildlife instructor Doris currently teaches Techniques in Wildlife Management for the Recreation Fish and Wildlife Program