Environmental Resources Assistant

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for the Environmental Resources Assistant position 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 from the Environmental Technologist I and other solid waste staff.

Responsibilities

• 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 support the implementation of the regional solid waste management plan

Qualifications

The successful candidate possesses effective interpersonal skills, including working well with customers and the public, and the ability and willingness to :

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Administrative

Job Details

This temporary position will be valid for 17 weeks, commencing May 4 2026 and continuing until August 28 2026, subject to funding. Hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends required for waste audits and community outreach events.

This position is unionised (CUPE Local 358) and is compensated at $25.32 per hour. The employee will receive 14.5 % in lieu of benefits, statutory holidays and vacation, bringing total compensation to $28.99 per hour (2025 wage rates).

Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4 : 30 pm on the stated date. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

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

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