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.
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. The position develops and administers both short and long-range plans and schedules for parks operation and maintenance programs, coordinates and supervises contractors and parks employees, liaises with stakeholders and the public, prepares park operations, maintenance and capital development budgets, reviews cost estimates for parks projects, and programs, and develops park-related policies. The position represents management interests in dealings with unionized staff and is excluded from collective bargaining.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
View the full job description listing all job requirements.
Salary range of $116,164.93 to $135,807.016 per year (2026 salary range), commensurate with education, training and experience. Also included is a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation.
Ready to make an impact? Submit your cover letter and resume in confidence using the application link prior to the closing date.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require an accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process please contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate your accommodation needs. Please include the position title and competition number.
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