Human Resources « Cowichan Valley School District

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

Human Resources Team

Margaret Olsen 250-748-0321 ext. 221 250-802-7403 molsen@sd79.bc.ca	Director of Human Resources	Human Resources (HR) Department Lead Labour Relations Teacher/CUPE/USW HR Strategic Plan Lead Leadership Development Exempt Employee Staffing Safe Schools Coordinator Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)
Gina Kueber 250-748-0321 ext. 266 gkueber@sd79.bc.ca	Health & Wellness Manager	Health & Wellness Lead Attendance Management Lead Medical/Sick Leave Management Teacher/CUPE/USW Staff Recognition/Celebration CUPE Pro-D Committee
Vanessa Lysne 250-748-0321 ext. 270 vlysne@sd79.bc.ca	Human Resources Manager CUPE & USW	CUPE & USW Labour Relations CUPE & USW Staffing CUPE & USW HR Initiatives Lead
Mary Jo Wilson 250-748-0321 ext. 258 mjwilson@sd79.bc.ca	Occupational Health & Safety Manager	Occupational Health & Safety Programs & Strategies WorkSafeBC Lead Emergency Preparedness
Jen Christenson 250-748-0321 ext. 282 jchristenson@sd79.bc.c a	Staffing Officer & Systems Analyst	Teacher/CUPE/USW Staffing External Recruitment & Marketing Student Teacher Placement Lead Systems Analysist
Nicole Brown 250-748-0321 ext. 223 hreducation@sd79.bc.ca	HR Assistant Teaching	Teacher Demographic Management General Teacher inquires Onboarding & Offboarding (Teacher & Exempt Staff) Teacher Postings
Ashley Olender 250-748-0321 ext. 279 hrcupeusw@sd79.bc.ca	HR Assistant CUPE & USW	CUPE & USW Demographic Management Onboarding & Offboarding (CUPE & USW) CUPE & USW Postings
Jessica Sanchez 250-748-0321 ext. 246 dispatch-ed@sd79.bc.ca	Dispatch Teacher	Teacher Teaching On Call (TTOC) Dispatch
Annette West 250-748-0321 ext. 245 dispatch-cupe@sd79.bc.ca	Dispatch CUPE	CUPE Dispatch

Human Resources

Health & Safety

The Board of Education, School District No79 (Cowichan Valley), recognizes that the health and safety of all employees [and students] is an important concern and is, therefore, 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

Health & Safety

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.

Payroll & Benefits

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 Health & Wellness

District Services

Curriculum

District Programs

Human Resources

Human Resources Team