The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to work as a Planning Records Assistant with the Development Services division for summer 2025. Reporting to the Manager, Development Services, and working closely with Land Use Service admin staff, this position assists with: data entry, creating files, filing, scanning physical records and organizing into digital files, classifying files and records, culling files for retention application, and assists with other related tasks as required.

• Preferred candidates will be enrolled in a post-secondary program in records management, library science, information studies, or a related field.
• Experience performing research, writing reports, and preparing presentations is required.
• Successful candidates possess a sound working knowledge of classification and retention practices, and metadata capture/cataloguing.
• The successful candidate will also possess:
  • The ability to accomplish tasks accurately and completely with great attention to detail.
  • The ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates aged 15-30 years as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program through Service Canada, however candidates outside of this age range will be considered.

This position is available for a period of 17 weeks commencing May 5, 2025 and continuing until August 29, 2025, subject to funding. Hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of occasional evening or weekend work.

This temporary position is unionized (CUPE Local 358), and is compensated at $25.32 per hour (2025 rate). Additionally, this position will receive 14.5% in lieu of benefits, statutory holidays and vacation, bringing the compensation to $28.99 per hour.

Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4:30 pm on the date indicated above.