President
Stephanie Kerr has been elected December 2, 2021 to a 3-year term as president of COPE local 397 (Canadian Office and Professional Employees) Union. She was first elected on December 2018 as 2nd Vice-President after serving a year term as recording secretary and a brief term on Prairie Council. Stephanie has been committed and dedicated member. In further recognition of her leadership, Stephanie was elected president of COPE local 397 by the members she is committed to serve.
Her most recent role an AB BC Property adjuster 2 with SGI, Stephanie has been a COPE 397 activist for 8 years, first beginning her leadership career in Healthcare and further moving into a career with SGI. SGI meant many experiences from driver development, auto adjuster and most recently as a property adjuster.
Stephanie was born in Weyburn and worked the majority of her career in healthcare and coaching skating, before joining the SGI team where she completed her CIP (Chartered Insurance Professionals) to round out her education as a former Nutrition Manager. As a strong believer in education and growth her education has continued as she moved into classes to strengthen her Political and Legal repertoire.
Stephanie lists her parents and grandparents, as the greatest inspirations in her life. Growing up in a small community on the farm, the stories of the hardships endured by the people of Saskatchewan to build the crowns. When no other province wanted to do business with Saskatchewan has instilled a passion not only for Saskatchewan and our Crowns. Farm life truly builds strength and character. As a parent to 8 children and 9 grandchildren she is no stranger to time management.
From my Mother I learned that nothing in life is achievable without hard work, perseverance and a strong spirit. As a nurse, full time Mother, full time farmer’s wife and true friend to many she inspired me. From my Father I learned how many miles I could walk across a field when our personalities clashed, leaving him with no operator. From my Grandparent’s I learned patience and the value of a strong family unit.
As President of COPE local 397. Ms. Kerr represents a diverse group of public employees in AB, SK and MB. The local represents over 1,700 members with hundreds of occupational titles.