Facilities Services

Facilities Services is in charge of the upkeep and improvement of CNC. This department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the campus infrastructure including building repairs, building automation systems, renovations & construction, landscaping, and capital projects. It is our goal to give the organization a steady foundation for success.

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Structure

Ken Van Aalst
Director

Tel: 250-561-5821
Cell: 250-613-8143
Email: vanaalstk1@cnc.bc.ca

Desirae Cunningham Environmental Services Manager

Responsible for maintaining safe, comfortable, clean, and sustainable campuses through the management of building automation systems, energy performance, carbon reduction initiatives, and environmental reporting. Environmental Services also oversees custodial operations, furniture procurement and planning, and event setup services that support the day-to-day needs of students, faculty, and staff.

The Environmental Services Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for campus environmental performance, sustainability initiatives, and operational services. This role works collaboratively across the College to improve facility efficiency, support regulatory compliance, and ensure a positive campus experience.

Tel: 250-561-5821
Email: cunninghamd6@cnc.bc.ca

Ron Russell Infrastructure Maintenance Manager

Ensures CNC is compliant with all legislative and regulatory requirements. Responsible for maintaining all our assets at the lowest total cost of ownership with the least amount of impact to student learning. Infrastructure Maintenance also completes small renovation projects and minor to major maintenance initiatives.

The Manager of Infrastructure Maintenance is responsible for ensuring CNC remains operational while developing robust preventive and predictive maintenance management programs to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership.

Tel: 250-561-5821
Cell: 250-640-2395
Email: russellr3@cnc.bc.ca

Matt Harper Capital Projects Manager

Supports the long-range requirements for the college by providing professional project leadership in advancing and managing all CNC projects from major maintenance to large capital projects.

The Manager of Capital Management manages major maintenance and all capital projects, responsible for ensuring all our projects support and enhance the long-term goals of the college; while providing a cohesiveness in architecture for the campus.

Tel: 250-561-5821
Cell:778-349-1440
Email: harpera2@cnc.bc.ca

Contact Facilities Services

Tel: 250-561-5821
Fax: 250-561-5865

facilities@cnc.bc.ca

Room 2-922, Prince George campus

Administrative Contact

Laura Poeppel

Capital Administration 

Tel: +1 (250) 561-5821
Email: poeppel@cnc.bc.ca

 

Jenna Smook

Operational Administration 

Tel: +1 (250) 561-5821 
Email: smookj1@cnc.bc.ca

 

Nadia Hapalo

Operational Administration 

Tel: +1 (250) 561-5821 
Email: hapalon1@cnc.bc.ca