Speakers

Steven Gasser retired from the University of Calgary on 01 June 2021 as Associate Vice President, Facilities Management. He had been with the University of Calgary since 2008. He was responsible for the caretaking, operations & maintenance, energy & utilities, quality assurance and integrated work management systems.

Steven graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON, in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil). In 1992, he graduated from the University of Calgary with a master’s degree in environmental design, majoring in Urban and Regional Planning.

From 1979 – 1998, Steven served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was posted to a variety of positions in both combat and construction engineering across Canada and overseas, and as an instructor. He served as a peacekeeper with the United Nations in Cyprus and with the NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Steven received the Maritime Commander’s commendation for his conspicuous energy as applied to his duties and the local Canadian Military Engineer Community. Steven retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1998.

From 1998 - 2004, he was Director of Environmental Services with the Town of Banff, AB where he oversaw the planning, engineering, transportation, environmental and operations functions. From 2004 – 2008, Steven served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Works with the Government of Yukon in Whitehorse, where he was responsible for all real property management throughout the territory.

Steven has extensive experience directing the provision of services related to engineering, planning, operations, transportation, environmental protection, and heritage preservation. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Rotary International, APEGA, the Royal Alberta United Services Institute, and APPA.

Steven lives in Calgary, AB, with his wife Susanne. He has a daughter, Cassandra, who lives in Halifax, NS, with her husband Justin and daughter Harper. Steven enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, camping and travelling.