Manager, Facility Operations – West Cowichan in Lake Cowichan

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 Manager, Facility Operations (West Cowichan) is responsible for managing facility operations and maintenance in the West Cowichan area. This position leads and develops a team of facility operations staff, develops and implements operational plans, policies and procedures, and applies sound judgement and decision-making to deliver high-quality customer service.

Qualifications Our Ideal Candidate:

• Secondary school graduation and completion of a two-year diploma from a recognized technical institute in facility management, mechanical technology, or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Five (5) years of experience in a facility maintenance/operations/grounds capacity and a minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle management level.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role of staff and consultants.
• Experience in building design and construction, physical and mechanical aspects of building operations and maintenance including experience in recreation facilities, arenas, curling rinks, auditoriums, grounds/sports complexes.
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Ice Facility Operator Certificate – employer provided.
• Building Service Worker certificate, Arena and Curling Ice Maker 1 and 2 certificates, and a building trade ticket would be assets.

Hours of Work: Regular Full-time (35-hour work week) and eligible to participate in the CVRD’s Flex Time Program.

Salary: Salary range from $111,765.09 to $130,660.09 per year, (2026 rate) commensurate with education, training and experience. Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, insurance benefits, and a pension plan.

Note: Testing may be required during the interview process. 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.