Capital Projects Coordinator – Parks & Trails at Cowichan Valley Regional District
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

56.08

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Asset Management, Supervisory Experience, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical Engineering, Architectural Design, Regulatory Approval, First Aid, WHMIS, Project Management Certification

Industry

Government Administration

Description
General Information 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 Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for the regular full time position of Capital Projects Coordinator – Parks & Trails within the Parks & Trails Division on the Operations Department at the CVRD. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Operations, the Capital Projects Coordinator – Parks & Trails is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of parks and trails capital projects, ranging from minor capital renovations to major asset replacement. The Capital Projects Coordinator – Parks & Trails also ensures the parks and trails infrastructure adheres to the asset management plan and preventative maintenance standards and operating procedures. Qualifications Degree in Landscape Architecture/Design, Civil Engineering, Project and/or Construction Management, or a related field. A minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in landscape/parks related construction management A minimum of six (6) years of progressive in project management, preferably in a local government setting, involving new construction and renovation work, retaining and coordinating applicable professional services inclusive of civil and structural engineering, environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering assessment, architectural and landscape design and coordinating associated regulatory approval processes Supervisory experience in the area of construction/project management is required Related experience in asset management is preferred Class 5 BC Driver’s License First Aid Level 1 with CPR WHMIS Certificate– provided by the employer Project Management Certificate is preferred An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. View the full job description listing all the job requirements. Hours of Work Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and eligible for flex time. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings. Salary Wage rate in 3 steps as per the Collective Agreement between the CVRD and CUPE Local 358, $52.88 - $54.47 - $56.08 per hour (2025 rates). Benefits are provided as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. Application Instructions Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please include a recent drivers abstract with your application. Note Testing may be conducted during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualificaton required for the position as outlined in the job description. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate their accommodation needs.
Responsibilities
The Capital Projects Coordinator – Parks & Trails is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of parks and trails capital projects. This includes ensuring infrastructure adheres to asset management plans and maintenance standards.
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