- Parents & Students
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Parent Resources
- Career Programs and Dual Credit
- Child Care Programs
- Curriculum
- District Calendars
- District Contacts Directory
- Kindergarten Registration
- Inclusive Learning Support
- MyEdBC Login
- Parent Advisory Council
- Transportation Registration
- School Fees
- Student Insurance Protection Program
- Student Registration
- Transportation
- Winter Weather Information
District Parent Advisory Council
- Chair: Carmen Sundstrom
- Email: cowichanvalleydpac@sd79.bc.ca
- Website: dpac.sd79.bc.ca
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- Employment
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Employment Opportunities
Join the Cowichan Valley School District and have the career you want that supports the life you have.
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- Contact Us
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Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
The Cowichan Valley School District proudly serves learners across many diverse communities. We offer world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to help prepare our learners for a world they will create.
Contact District
Phone: (250) 748-0321
Fax: (250) 748-6591
Email: info@sd79.bc.caMailing Address
- 2557 Beverly Street
Duncan, British Columbia
V9L 2X3
- 2557 Beverly Street
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- Schools
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Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
There are 17 Elementary schools and 5 Secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District.
Catchment School
To learn what your catchment school is and to obtain school contact info please use the School Locator tool.
Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)
Each school has their own plan on how to serve our learners. These plans align with the district-wide FESL and Beyond Education, you can find individual school FESL’s with the below
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- News
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- Calendars
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View 2024-2027 School Calendars
- 2024/25 School Calendar – finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed) and includes Early Dismissal days. Early Dismissal days added for PLCs.
- 2025/26 School Calendar
- 2026/27 School Calendar
- School Calendar Holiday Breaks (2024/25 to 2026/27)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how the school calendars are created? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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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.
Human Resources Team
Ashley Olender
HR Administrative Assistant – CUPE & USW
- hrcupeusw@sd79.bc.ca
- (250) 748-0321 Ext. 279
Kerrie Bainbridge
Human Resources/Accounting Coordinator
- hraccounting@sd79.bc.ca
- (250) 748-0321 Ext. 624
Employment Opportunities
The Cowichan Valley School District welcomes skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team.
HR Resources
HR Information
This section of the Cowichan Valley School District web site is designed to provide employees with links to resources. If a resource is not listed below or on the left navigation, please contact the Human Resources Administrative Assistant at 250-748-0321 ext. 279.
Memos
Easy Connect (Electronic Dispatching System)
Accessing the Easy Connect System: https://sd79-makeafuture.simplication.com
Easy Connect Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851 or email info@simplication.com
(4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday)
Instructions
- How to create an absence instructions – Important Tip READ BEFORE FIRST BOOKING
- Easy Connect Casual Employee Manual
- Easy Connect Regular Employee Manual
- EA and Clerical Designate Process
- Important: You may only use the First Contact field when booking your assigned designate.
- Easy Connect App Instructions
- Casual CUPE Frequently Asked Questions
- EA Designates and EA Casuals Preferences for Offers Video
Alternatively, click on the following link (login required) to access our Easy Connect documentation and training video recording Easy Connect Training Documents and Recordings
CUPE Forms
- Payroll Schedule
- Bi-Weekly Timesheet
- Casual Timesheet
- Internal Job Application Form
- Missed Calls Form
- Itinerant Regular Time Sheet
EA Upgrade
To request an upgrade your qualifications; please review the position descriptions below for the required education, experience and skills. Then submit a package to HR to be reviewed by HR and Inclusive Learning. This package should include: a cover letter with your current position, the position the qualification upgrade is for and details of your education, experience and skills for this position. The request must be accompanied with all; transcripts (unofficial is accepted), certificates or documentation and letters of support. Not submitting all this information will prevent review of your request.
- EA-CN Qualification Upgrade Request
- EA PC-SC Qualification Upgrade Request
- EA PC SC-BHVR Qualification Upgrade Request
- EA BHVR-PC Qualification Upgrade Request
Quick Links:
Easy Connect Link
- Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Email info@simplication.com
- 4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday
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
Selecting Second and Third TTOC Replacements
Easy Connect has the ability to accept three preferred TTOC requests. Teachers will enter the name of their first request when entering their absence into the system. The second and third requests must be submitted to dispatch to be entered manually utilizing this form. It is important to resubmit this form if you would like to update your second and third choices. Second and third requests remain active until an updated form is submitted.
Payroll and Benefits Information
- Payroll & Benefits Info for Contract Teachers
- Handout – Category, Step and Experience on Pay Advice
- Handout – Sick days on Pay Advice
- Pacific Blue Cross Employee Change Form
- Name – Address – Contact Change Form
Explore all of our Payroll & Benefit Forms and Documents.
Experience Transfer (Article C.4)
Seniority Information
Quick Links
Cowichan Valley Teachers’ Union
Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association
Easy Connect Link
- Help Desk: 1-866-806-6851
- Email info@simplication.com
- 4:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday
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
- TTOC Pay Schedule
- TTOC Dental & EFAP Info (applications only accepted July – September)
- TTOCs PBC Health Care Handout
- TTOC PBC Application (applications only accepted July-September)
See all of our Payroll & Benefit Forms and Documents
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
USW Memos
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 Option 1 Procedures
- Remedy Option 4 Procedures
- Remedy Option 4 Guidelines (including Tech)
- Bill 28 Size and Composition Worksheet Sept 2018
If you have any questions or concerns, please email remedy@sd79.bc.ca.
Health & Wellness
There are several resources – online and in the community – that CVSD 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.
Health & Safety
The health and safety of all employees [and students] is an important concern and is, 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.
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.