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Trades and Apprenticeship

Dean's Office Contacts

Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship

Stephen Speers

Dean, Trades and Apprenticeship
Office: Trades Buildings 115E
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4837

Associate Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship

Danny Marques

Dean, Interim and Associate Dean, Trades & Apprenticeship
Office: Trades Buildings 115H
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4671

Tanya Tarlit

Associate Dean, Trades and Apprenticeship
Office: Trades Buildings 115K
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4424

Department Chairs

Contact the department chair for questions relating to industry or curriculum information.

Kelly Brochu

Chair - Carpentry and Electrical Department
Office: Trades Buildings 117B
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6404

Dale Martell

Chair - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Department
Office: Kelowna Airport (OS) 100
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 5619

Douglas Noble

Chair, Motor Vehicle Trades
Office: Trades Buildings 151
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4442

Kelsey Oudendag

Culinary Arts
Office: F Building 126C
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6436
Culinary Arts Instructor Kelsey Oudendag

I am a Red Seal Chef and Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant. I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, which is where I developed my skill and expertise in the culinary arts and nutrition. I've enjoyed every moment of my time spent in the industry working in areas including catering, private clubs, personal chef services, commercial cheese production and nutrition counselling and education. My true passion lies in educating and empowering the next generation of talented cooks and chefs. I have taught in various culinary programs at SAIT, Olds College and now ºù«Ӱҵ. The Okanagan is a wonderful place to learn about food, wine and cooking, and when I'm not doing these things, I am enjoying all that Kelowna has to offer like skiing, hiking, biking and paddling.

Credentials:
Professional Cooking Program, SAIT
Red Seal Certificate, Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Natural Nutrition Program, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

Jevon Pals

Plumbing
Office: Trades Buildings 204
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4468

Curtis Walker

Welding
Office: Trades Buildings 124A
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6245

Administration Staff

Sara Cousins

Manager, Trades Programs
Office: Trades Buildings 115K
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-862-5457 ext. 4231

Enrollment management, policies and procedures, client services, student advising, SkilledTradesBC Plan

Delaney Ross

Trades Support Coordinator
Office: Trades Buildings 115D
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4346

Brent Moffat

Trades Program Administrator, Shuswap
Office: Salmon Arm Trades Centre (OS) ST01
Campus: Salmon Arm
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 8206

Warren Edis

Trades Program Administrator, South Okanagan
Office: Centre of Excellence 218
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 3309

Kelsey Ross

Interim Trades Program Administrator, North Okanagan
Office: Trades Buildings 115L
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4236

Kim Collin

Program Coordinator - ACTION Project
Office: Trades Buildings 115
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4439
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Jacquie Lankester

Trades Client Services Assistant
Office: Trades Buildings 115
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4733

Kristen Diehl

Trades Client Service Assistant
Office: Trades Buildings 115
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4597
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Colette Martin

Trades Departmental Administrator
Office: Trades Buildings 115L
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4736
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Sheila Lock

Trades Client Services Assistant
Office: Trades Buildings 115
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4880

Jessica Pak

Trades Client Service Specialist (on leave)
Office: Trades Buildings 115
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4479

Saki Iwata

Trades Client Service Assistant – ACTION Project
Office:
Campus:
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4433

Laura-Jean Winslade

Trades Financial Analyst
Office: E Building 505
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4585

Linda Dyck

Culinary Operations and Portfolio Specialist
Office: F Building 124
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4531

Caro Galaz Alvial

Learning Strategist, Teaching and Learning Innovations
Office:
Campus:
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4352

Elke Pritchard

Trades Success Centre, Teaching and Learning Innovations
Office: Trades Buildings 118
Campus: Kelowna
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 4677

The Trades Success Centre provides assistance for Trades students in all areas of their studies, including math, writing, learning strategies, study skills and other areas.

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.