Make a Difference Become a leader on campus! There are student representatives on the Selkirk College Board of Governors and the Education Council. Board of Governors There are two student positions. Education Council There are four student positions. Student Ambassadors Connect with a student ambassador—or become one! Help students access on-campus resources. Student Leadership Events Organize an
Try an authentic, rewarding and relevant learning opportunity. Gain a new skill, bolster your experience or advance your career through professional development. Courses are offered throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary regions and online. First Aid & Safety Certification Learn the basics and beyond in first aid and safety training, including Red Cross and WorkSafeBC certifications, avalanche
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 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 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
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
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
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