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Manager, Parks Operations

Cowichan Valley Regional District


Cowichan Valley Regional District

Manager, Parks Operations


(Exempt Position)

Parks & Trails Division
Operations 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 :
Do you have a passion for parks, people, and public service? Lead the delivery of exceptional parks operations and help shape the outdoor spaces that make the Cowichan Valley a great place to live, work, and play.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Parks & Trails Division, the Manager – Parks Operations is responsible for managing the park operations and maintenance management programs including the Parks Capital Project Program; Parks Compliance & Enforcement Program, and the Risk Management Program; for both the Regional District’s community and regional parks services.  

Our Ideal Candidate :
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university (i.e. Landscape Horticulture, Parks Operations/Administration, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Environmental Studies)
  • Six years of related progressive experience in parks operations, maintenance and project management including three years of experience in supervision, preferably in a local government setting
  • A Class 5 BC Drivers License & First Aid Level I with CPR
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Please see the job description at for the full job details and qualifications.

What We Offer :
  • Salary range of $116,164.93 to $135,807.016 per year, 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
  • This position will be required to attend some evening and weekend callouts and meetings. 
  • This position works at two CVRD locations - Head Office in downtown Duncan and a satellite office located at 3900 Drinkwater Road, also in Duncan. 


To Apply :
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding career, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence at the application link below by the date indicated.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 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 accommodation needs. Please include the position title and competition number.

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Applications: Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at careers-cvrd.icims.com
Competition Number: 26180-E
Vacancy posted 23 days ago
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