In the event of an after hours emergency at one of our facilities, please call 1-800-561-2288
By maintaining clean, safe and supportive environments for our students, staff and the community, our maintenance and operations department provides a foundation for academic success.
The operations department is responsible for the buildings, grounds and physical aspects of the school district’s building properties. This includes: maintenance services, custodial services, and utilities.
The Operations Department is located at 5911 Auto Rd, SE, Salmon Arm.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Phone: (250) 832-9415
Fax: (250) 832-3478
Operations Staff
Trevor Bettcher, Manager of Operations
Email: tbettche@sd83.bc.ca
Andrea Kathrein, Transportation Manager
Email: akathrei@sd83.bc.ca
Kelly Backus, Clerical Lead Hand
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca
Amanda Thielen, Maintenance Dispatcher
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca
Leian Landstad, Transportation Dispatcher
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca
Lori Petryshen, Operations Reception
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca
Aleia Marcil, Shipper/Receiver
Email: shiprec@sd83.bc.ca