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What Makes Working at the CVRD Great?

Start Something Meaningful

Whether you’re new to public service or ready to grow into leadership, the CVRD offers a supportive environment where you can focus your energy, grow your strengths, and find work that aligns with your values.

Here, you’ll find purpose, connection, and challenge. This is your opportunity to do work that matters, and discover what you’re truly capable of.

Benefits That Work for You

Our total compensation package is designed to support your health, financial wellness, and life outside of work:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Employer-paid extended health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan
  • Generous vacation time, sick leave, and family support days
  • Professional dues and development support
  • Hybrid and flexible work options (for eligible positions)
  • We don’t just support your work, we support your whole life.

We don’t just support your work, we support your whole life.

Work Where It Makes a Difference

CVRD employees power the services that support a resilient, connected, and inclusive Cowichan region. We plan communities, steward the environment, manage emergency responses, support recreation, and make local government work. Whether you’re supporting waste diversion programs, developing affordable housing policy, expanding regional parks, or enhancing water security — your work has an impact.

Led wildfire emergency coordination across jurisdictions
Supported regional housing strategy development
Expanded access to recreation through inclusive community events
Advanced climate readiness through watershed management initiatives

At CVRD, you’ll be part of something that matters, to your neighbours, your community, and your future.

Belonging at CVRD

We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. At CVRD, we believe that diversity of experience, identity, and thought leads to stronger teams and better outcomes for our region. We’re working to build a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

  • Active relationships with Indigenous communities
  • Inclusive hiring practices
  • Cultural and team-building events across all sites
  • A workplace culture grounded in mutual respect and shared purpose

Drive Your Career

CVRD is committed to your growth. Our robust Learning & Development Program includes:

  • Workshops and skills-based training
  • Mentorship and coaching opportunities
  • Career development plans tailored to you
  • Leadership development programs

We foster a learning culture so you can keep developing, exploring, and reaching your goals.

Flourish With Us

Well-being is a shared responsibility, and we take it seriously. We offer:

  • Hybrid work options and flextime (where applicable)
  • A robust wellness program
  • Staff celebration events, appreciation weeks, and holiday socials
  • Ergonomic and mental health support
  • Full access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

We know that when our people feel well, they do well, in work and in life.

Find Your Opportunity

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Land Acknowledgement
The CVRD is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including (but not limited to) Quw'utsun (Cowichan Tribes), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣ (Ts'uubaa-asatx), xeláltxw (Halalt), Spune’luxutth (Penelakut), Stz'uminus, Leey’qsun (Lyackson), Diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ (Ditidaht) and P’a:chi:da?aht (Pacheedaht) Peoples. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands of this region since time immemorial. The CVRD is committed to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the region by strengthening cooperation, collaboration, and relationship building.