Derek Sutherland (left) and Ben Van Nostrand have been promoted to new roles with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (Image credit: CSRD).

By Pete McIntyre-Vernon Matters

CSRD Promotions

Columbia Shuswap Regional District names new general managers

Jan 31, 2024 | 7:05 AM

SALMON ARM, B.C. — Two former team leaders with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) have been promoted to general managers.

Derek Sutherland becomes the General Manager, Community and Protective Services. His previous role was Team Leader, Protective Services.

Ben Van Nostrand moves into the role of General Manager, Environmental and Utility Services. He was previously Team Leader, Environmental Health Services.

“These new roles have been created within the CSRD organization as part of a restructuring plan designed to improve efficiency and service delivery,” a news release from the CSRD stated.

Sutherland has been the CSRD’s team leader of protective services since 2017. His work includes acting as the CSRD’s emergency operations centre director during times of significant crisis, including two major wildfire seasons.

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Sutherland has more than 20 years of experience in managing public safety issues. He was previously the manager of protective services for the Town of Disbury, AB and has experience in both law enforcement and fire services. Sutherland holds a master’s degree in emergency management from Royal Roads University.

Van Nostrand has worked in environmental health, dealing with waste management, recycling, environmental monitoring, including milfoil and mosquito control programs, since he started with the CSRD in 2010.

As part of his leadership role, Van Nostrand helped develop the innovative Salmon Arm Landfill Gas Capture Project and the City of Salmon Arm’s residential curbside collection services. He has over 25 years of experience in the waste management sector, is a registered professional agrologist and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental planning from the University of Northern BC. Before joining CSRD, Van Nostrand was an environmental protection officer for 14 years with B.C.’s Ministry of Environment.

John MacLean, chief administrative officer, said the CSRD is pleased to announce the promotion of the “two dedicated and hard-working staff members” to the senior leadership team.”

“We appreciate the expertise they have brought to the organization and are excited to have them take on these newly expanded roles. We know they will continue to play a vital role in the success of the CSRD as we move forward,” MacLean added.