The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for casual Program Assistant I opportunities in the South Cowichan Recreation Division within the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, South Cowichan Recreation and directly supervised by the Programs & Marketing Coordinator, 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.

• Secondary School graduation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One (1) year of experience in a recreation leadership capacity, including experience instructing and supervising recreation programs and events.
• Current First Aid Level 1 with CPR
• Class 5 drivers license – employer provided vehicle

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Casual hours of work are scheduled based on operational need and will be required to work a flexible variety of shifts including days & evenings on weekdays & weekends. As this is a casual opportunity, there are no guaranteed hours of work.

This position is unionized (CUPE Local 358) and has a wage range of three steps, $23.24 - $24.43 - $25.61 per hour (2025 rates), plus an additional 14.5% pay in lieu of vacation, benefits and statutory holidays.

Please submit a resume and cover leter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. 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, successful applicants will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check and driver’s abstract.

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.