Environmental Resources Assistant

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to work as an Environmental Resources Assistant in the Recycling & Waste Management Division for summer 2026.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Recycling & Waste Management the Environmental Resources Assistant works closely with and receives daily supervision and support from the Environmental Technologist I and other solid waste staff to :

• Conduct surveys on illegal dumping hotspots
• Research short-term and long-term waste and recycle disposal options
• Compile waste data and prepare brief reports
• Provide public outreach and education on reuse reduce and recycling
• Conduct waste audits in the community and at the Bings Creek Waste Transfer Station
• Provide support for expansion of and increased participation in regional waste diversion programs
• Assist with environmental sampling
• Assist with other tasks that will help support the implementation of the regional solid waste management plan.

Qualifications

complete waste (garbage and recycling) audits to determine the level of contamination (training will be provided)

Hours of Work

This position is available for 17 weeks commencing May 42026 and continues until August 28 2026 subject to funding. Hours of work are 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Occasional weekends may also be required for waste audits and to attend community outreach events.

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 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. Please include a drivers abstract with your application.

Note

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

ArcGIS,GIS,Microsoft Access,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Technical Writing,Stream and River Restoration,OSHA,Customer relationship management,Auto Restoration,Toxicology Experience,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1