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Guided by the District’s vision, mission and values, and our goals, the Human Resource Department assists our employees through leadership, management, professional advice and service that will support successful student learning.

HR Information

CUPE Contacts:

Kim Duffe

  • General CUPE Inquiries
  • CUPE Postings
  • New Hire Information

Alecia Schedel

  • CUPE Payroll Inquiries
  • Employment Verification

Sarah Austin

  • CUPE Benefit Inquiries

Nicole Brown

  • CUPE Inquiries
  • Non-Medical Leaves

Donna Whyte

  • Health & Wellness Matters
  • Medical Leaves

MaryJo Wilson

  • Health & Safety
  • Worksafe Leaves

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CUPE Memos:

Joint Job Evaluation

The Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) maintains the job evaluation plan for all jobs within CUPE Local 5101.

Job evaluation initiated at the request of an incumbent:

Whenever the employer changes the duties and responsibilities of a job, or the incumbent(s)/union feel that the duties and responsibilities of a job have been changed, or that the job description does not reflect the duties and responsibilities of the job. Submit your request for rating a changed job to the JJEC at educatsec@sd79.bc.ca.

Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching)

Easy Connect Instructions

Education Assistants Qualification Upgrade

Requests to upgrade EA qualifications are reviewed twice a year, in October and April. To request an upgrade to your qualifications; please review the position description for the required education, experience and skills.

When completing the form(s), please elaborate on the education and specific courses taken as well as the number of hours in any course. Also include all practical experience that supports the requested upgrade. Any practical experience  indicated must be verifiable by a reference and  be accompanied by a full explanation of your experience that supports the request.

Submit your complete package to hrcupeusw@sd79.bc.ca. This package should include the completed request form(s), all transcripts (unofficial is accepted), certificates, supporting documents and references. All required accompanying documentation must be attached with the submission. Not submitting all this information will prevent review of your request.

Qualification Request Forms:

USW Memos

USW Forms

USW Collective Agreements

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Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching)

Easy Connect Instructions

Easy Connect Link

TTOC Easy Connect Training Information

Click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings

Payroll & Benefits Information

See all of our Payroll & Benefit Forms and Documents

Collective Agreement

Selecting Second and Third TTOC Replacements

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Health & Wellness

There are several resources – online and in the community – that SD 79 employees can access to support their overall health and wellness. Whether you are looking for some options to stay physically active, you need tips on nutrition, or you are in need of some additional supports for your mental health, there are many resources to support you and your families.

Employee Family Assistance Program

Our EFAP provider, Vancouver Island Counselling, offers a wealth of information on topics including work/life balance, teens and aging family members, substance abuse, anxiety, and sleep to name a few.  Past issues of their monthly newsletter are also available. 

  • Click here to browse Vancouver Island Counselling

Easy Connect Link

Teacher Easy Connect Training Information

Click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings

Payroll and Benefits Information

Explore all of our Payroll & Benefit Forms and Documents.

Experience Transfer (Article C.4)

Seniority Information

Collective Agreements

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Cowichan Valley Teachers’ Union

Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association

Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching)

Easy Connect Instructions

Completing Your Remedy Submissions Procedures

Accessing Remedy

Login to Office 365 by going to https://office.com under applications locate Data Dashboard.  This will log you into the portal.  Click Remedy on the Side Bar and follow the instructions.  Watch the How to Video.

Remedy Technology Request Form – Complete Online

If you have any questions or concerns, please email remedy@sd79.bc.ca.

Employment Opportunities

The Cowichan Valley School District welcomes skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team.

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Support Staff External Application Form

HR Resources

Health & Wellness

There are several resources – online and in the community – that SD79 employees can access to support their overall health and wellness. Whether you are looking for some options to stay physically active, you need tips on nutrition, or you are in need of some additional supports for your mental health, there are many resources to support you and your families.

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Health & Safety

The health and safety of all employees [and students] is an important concern and therefore, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment. The Board will develop standards and procedures in addition to its legal and regulatory responsibilities, when and where necessary, in an effort to protect staff against health and accident hazards.

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Payroll & Benefits

The Payroll and Benefits Department processes pay and benefits for Teachers, CUPE, USW, Principals/Vice Principals, Teachers Teaching on Call, and Excluded employees. The staff of this department are responsible for financial analysis and reporting, accounting operations and payroll administration for the district.

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