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Community Parks

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1. Who do I speak with about a local community park in my area?

If its a parks maintenance issue then Ryan Dias, Parks operations superintendant at 250-746-2631.

If its a Park design issue then Tanya Soroka, Parks Planning Technician at 250-746-2614.

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Cowichan Lake Recreation

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1. How do I book space in one of your facilities?

Call Linda or Barb or Heather at 250-749-6742 or click on the link below for more details. How to book space

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Development Services - Mapping

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1. Where do I find GIS data?

From the CVRD mapping pages, there are links to a GIS data. Mapping...

2. What do I do if my address is different than what appears on a CVRD map?

If this is the case, then please contact the CVRD mapping department. Please provide the address found on the CVRD map as well as the address known to you. For more information please call 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955 or email.

3. Can you email or fax me the survey plan for my property?

Unfortunately, the CVRD has a policy where we cannot fax or email survey plans. If you require a survey plan immediately, the CVRD suggests signing up for a BCOnline account at BCOnline. BC Land Title and Survey also provides information regarding access to records. Otherwise, survey plans are available at the CVRD office.

4. My lot doesn’t have a building on it, what is my address?

The CVRD does not assign addresses to empty lots. An address is assigned when you apply for a building permit. If you still require an address for a document, the CVRD suggests that you use the legal description of your property. Where do I find the legal description?

5. How can I get map data to use myself?

Common CVRD map data is available on the CVRD FTP site. CVRD FTP Site

6. What is a PID?

A PID is a Parcel Identifier. It is a nine (9) digit number that is unique to your property.
(e.g. 000-000-000)
You can determine your PID on either the interactive map, or you contact the CVRD mapping department and we would be happy to provide it to you.
250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955 or email

7. What is my mailing address?

Contact your local post office.

8. Where do I find the legal description for my property?

The legal description for your property is included on your tax notice. You can also get your legal description from our interactive map, or you can contact the CVRD mapping department and we would be happy to assist.
250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955 or email.

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Human Resources

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1. Are there any employment opportunities available?

All employment opportunities are posted internally for a period of time, to accommodate internal applicants. If no applications are received, employment opportunities will be posted on the web site, where they will be available to the public. All job competitions available to the public at the CVRD may be obtained on this web site.

2. What is the procedure for submitting an application on an advertised employment opportunity at the CVRD?

To apply on an advertised employment opportunity with the CVRD, you must submit a cover letter and resume. Cover letters and resumes may be submitted by email to hr@cvrd.bc.ca (in either Microsoft Word or pdf format), by mail (addressed to the Human Resources Department, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8), in-person dropped off at the Ingram Street Office, or by fax (250) 746-2522. Please clearly quote the Competition Number and return address.

3. Are separate applications required for each advertised Employment Opportunity?

Yes, each advertised employment opportunity is considered separately. Separate cover letters and resumes, clearly quoting the competition number are required, if applying for more than one advertised employment opportunity.

4. Does the CVRD have temporary, part time, summer or seasonal Employment Opportunities?

Occasionally, the CVRD may advertise opportunities that are temporary, part time, casual, and/or seasonal in nature. These opportunities will be posted on this web site, as they become available to the public and may be advertised in local newspapers. Summer students are hired for a 2 - 4 month period commencing in May of each year. The types of summer student opportunities available include: Parks Crew, Recreation Leaders/Assistants, Swim Instructors/Lifeguards, Solid Waste Management Assistant and GIS Technician. Covering letters and resumes for these opportunities are received in the Human Resources Department.

5. Which applicants are contacted after an application is received, and how long does that typically take?

Only applicants being actively considered for an interview will be contacted. Applicants, who have not heard from the CVRD, within one month after the closing date of the advertised job opportunity, have not been short-listed.

6. What type of Employment Opportunties does the CVRD have to offer?

The following is a list of some of the types of work at the CVRD:
• Finance and Human Resource
• Information Technology and GIS
• Planning and Development (including Building Inspectors, Bylaw Enforcement, Planning)
• Community Recreation (including Program Assistants, Programmers, Youth Outreach, Skate Patrol)
• Public Safety Services
• Engineering (including Sewer and Water, Utilities and Solid Waste Management, Engineering Techologists, Environmental Technologists)
• Operational Support (including Maintenance)
• Administrative Support (including Secretarial, cashier/receptionist)
• Human Resource
• Economic Development
• Theatre
• Food and Beverage
• Daycare / Preschool / Childcare

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Park Volunteering

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1. Where do I find the NEW Cowichan Valley Trail MAP?

Please go to the Cowichan Valley Trail page. Please click here to go to the page with the map

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Parks

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1. Who do I contact regarding Park Maintenance issues?

Ryan Dias Parks Operations Superintendant 250-746-2631

2. Who do I contact regarding Trails issues and maintenance?

Dan Brown, Trails Planning Technician at 250-746-2626

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Regional Parks

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1. Where do I find information about the Regional Parkland acquisition fund?

For more information please follow this link. Parks and Trails Master Plan information

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Solid Waste

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1. Who are our customers?

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) provides residential curbside recycling and garbage collection to all areas of the region except those in the District of North Cowichan, Town of Lake Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, and City of Duncan. These municipalities run their own curbside programs.

The CVRD provides recycling collection services only to Area A (Mill Bay/Malahat), Area B (Shawnigan Lake), Area C (Cobble Hill), and Area H (North Oyster/Diamond).

2. How do new residents access the garbage and recycling program?

If you are moving into an existing single family home, you will likely be on the program. If you have built a new house, you will automatically be put on the program and billing will begin upon substantial completion of your insulation inspection.

3. How is the curbside collection program funded?

The program is paid for by user fees and no taxes are used.

4. Can I opt out of the program?

Residents are not allowed to ‘opt out’ to avoid paying their share of the program. This ensures that costs per household are kept as low as possible and broad participation is encouraged. Only those with Farm Status on their property may request an exemption from the program.

5. Where do I get a yellow bag?

Call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250-746-2540 (1-800-665-3955 in Ladysmith) to request a bag and the curbside truck will drop it off on your next collection day; or drop by the CVRD Administration building at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan and pick one up.