Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

A regular part time Program Assistant I position is available at Cowichan Lake Recreation, in the Community Services Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Reporting to the Manager, Cowichan Lake Recreation and supervised by the Recreation Programmer II, the Program Assistant I assists with implementing recreation programs and special events including program leadership, supervision, instructional support, and administration, and encourages participation in recreation programs and special events. This position oversees the skate shop and fitness centre.

• Secondary school graduation or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A minimum one (1) year of related experience, including experience in the supervision of personnel or an equivalent amount of appropriate training and experience.
• A minimum one (1) year skate sharpening and cash handling experience is preferred.
• Basic First Aid with CPR C (child CPR) certification
• Class 5 Drivers License
• WHMIS Certificate (Employer provided)

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This position is guaranteed 20 hours of work per week.  Work is scheduled based on operational needs and may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Due to the nature of this work the successful candidate must be available to work a flexible variety of shifts.

This position is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with a wage rate in two steps $25.03 per hour, Step 1 and $26.53 per hour, Step 2 (2025 rates). Benefits are included as per the CVRD and USW Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated.  Please include a driver's abstract with your application.

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate their accommodation needs.