Emergency Management Assistant

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to work as an Emergency Management Assistant with the Emergency Management Cowichan division for summer 2026.

Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Operations & Planning the Emergency Management Assistant will assist the division with various tasks including managing inventory restocking entering items in a database physically moving items around to different storage locations contact list updating paperwork and other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will be enrolled in or have completed a post-secondary emergency management program.
• Experience in emergency management emergency support services or inventory management would be considered an asset.
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Word are required.
• Candidate should be able to lift 30 pounds without assistance.
• A Class 5 or 7 BC Drivers license is required.
• The successfulcandidate will possess :

Effective Verbal and written communication skills

Hours of Work

This position is available for a period of 17 weeks commencing May 4 2026 and continuing until August 28 2026 subject to funding. Hours of work are 35 hours per week mainly Monday to Friday with the possibility of some evening and weekend work.

Salary

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

Application Instructions

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

Note

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge skills abilities and qualifications outlined in the job addition the successful candidate 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 to communicate their accommodation needs.

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1