RDP Welcomes New Director, Campus Management

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is pleased to welcome Owen Zarazun as the post-secondary institution’s new Director, Campus Management. He began his new role on June 23, 2025.

In his role as a member of the Polytechnic Leadership team, Mr. Zarazun will oversee a diverse portfolio of departments. This includes providing strategic direction and leadership in maintaining facilities (including renovations and new construction projects). He will also oversee key support services, including security, occupational health and safety, materials management, janitorial services, bookstore and food services.

“We look forward to having Owen join us in his new role,” says Jim Brinkhurst, Vice President, Finance and Administration & Chief Financial Officer. “Owen’s leadership experience and technical expertise will serve him well as we continue to enhance RDP’s facilities and services to best serve our students, industry partners and community members, creating welcoming learning and working environments across our campuses.”

Mr. Zarazun joins the Polytechnic after his most recent role at Equs REA Ltd., where he served as Vice President of Operations. Prior to that, he served as Director, Facility Operations, at Mount Royal University. Taking on his new role at RDP, Mr. Zarazun is pleased to return to Alberta's post-secondary sector.

“I am excited to join the team at Red Deer Polytechnic in my new role,” says Owen Zarazun, RDP’s new Director, Campus Management. “I look forward to leading the Campus Management division as I collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the success of our students’ learning experiences and support RDP’s campus operations as we grow for the future.”

Mr. Zarazun is a Fourth and Fifth Class Power Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist and Certified Educational Facilities Professional. He has also taken a wide range of training in change management, emergency response, values-based leadership, artificial intelligence and business strategy. Mr. Zarazun is currently completing an Executive MBA through the University of Fredericton, with a focus on innovation.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Zarazun to RDP.