Operations

In the event of an after hours emergency at one of our facilities, please call 1-877-374-0918

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

Reports

2022 PSO Climate Change Accountability Report

Operations Staff

Travis Elwood, Director of Operations
Email: trelwood@sd83.bc.ca

Trevor Bettcher, Manager of Facilities & Grounds
Email: tbettche@sd83.bc.ca

Andrea Kathrein, Transportation Manager
Email: akathrei@sd83.bc.ca

Gail Hayward, Custodial Supervisor
Email: ghayward@sd83.bc.ca

Kelly Backus, Clerical Lead Hand
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca

Amanda Thielen, District Secretary/Maintenance
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca

Garrett Hennessy, Transportation Dispatcher/Training Assistant
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca

Kiley Sitter, Custodial Administrative Assistant
Email: operations@sd83.bc.ca

Kyle Wilkinson, Shipper/Receiver
Email: shiprec@sd83.bc.ca