Administration and Programs Coordinator

Cowichan Valley Regional District

Administration and Programs Coordinator

(Exempt Position)
Cowichan Lake Recreation
Community Services Department

Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a results-driven professional with strong leadership capabilities, sound judgment, and a commitment to high-quality service to join the CVRD in this key role.

Administration and Programs Coordinator .

Reporting to the Manager, Cowichan Lake Recreation

This position oversees and coordinates the operations of the administration and programming functions in the areas of recreation, sport, arena sports, and community programming for the Cowichan Lake Recreation Division ensuring continuity of service.

This position is responsible for facility and room booking rental functions with a focus on prioritizing robust customer service, staff management, and administrative accounting. This position is accountable for developing, managing, and monitoring assigned operational budgets, capital forecasts, and resource allocations.

If you are a proven innovative leader with the ability to inspire teams, solve operational challenges, and deliver reliable, customer-focused services, we invite you to bring your expertise to this critical role.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• University degree in Recreation Administration or related discipline to the job functions and training in Leadership and Management
• Five (years) of experience in related role(s) including:
  • A minimum of 3 years with administration and programming in the areas of recreation, sport, arena sports, and community programming
  • Three 3 years of supervision in a unionized, local government environment preferably in a recreation facility environment
  • Two 2 years of accounting preferably in a local government recreational environment
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

See the job description at for the full job details and qualifications.

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $96,430.96 to $112,725.48 per year (2025 rates), commensurate with education, training and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation
• 35-hour full-time work week with the opportunity to participate in the CVRD’s Flex Time Program

How to Apply: Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence online at careers-cvrd.icims.com , please include your cover letter and resume

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 - 4:30 pm

Competition Number: 26132-E

If you require an accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process please contact Human Resources at View email address on civicjobs.ca to communicate your needs. Please include the position title and competition number.