Human Resources

 

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

Donna Whyte
Health & Wellness Manager

250-748-0321 ext. 266

dwhyte@sd79.bc.ca
  • Health & Wellness Lead
  • Attendance Management Lead
  • Medical/Sick Leave Management Teacher/CUPE/USW
  • Staff Recognition/Celebration
  • CUPE Pro-D Committee

 
Mary-Jo Wilson

Occupational Health & Safety Manager

250-748-0321 ext. 258

healthsafety@sd79.bc.ca

 
  • Occupational Health & Safety Programs & Strategies
  • Health & Wellness Support
  • WorkSafe BC Lead
  • Emergency Preparedness
Vanessa Lysne

Human Resources Manager – CUPE & USW

250-748-0321 ext. 270

vlysne@sd79.bc.ca
  • CUPE & USW Labour Relations
  • CUPE & USW Staffing
  • CUPE & USW HR Initiatives Lead
Jen Christenson

Human Resources Manager – Teachers

250-748-0321 ext. 282

jchristenson@sd79.bc.ca
  • CVTF Lead
  • CVTF Staffing
  • External Recruitment & Marketing
  • Student Teacher Placement Lead
  • Systems Analysist
Kerrie Bainbridge

Human Resources/Accounting Coordinator

(250) 748-0321 ext. 624

hraccounting@sd79.bc.ca
  • Liaison with Inclusive Education regarding Class Size & Composition
  • Remedy calculation
  • Facilitates Remedy reimbursements
  • Report Preparation (Ministry and Union)
Naomi Blace

HR Administrative Assistant – Teaching

250-748-0321 ext. 223

hreducation@sd79.bc.ca
  • CVTF Demographic Management
  • General CVTF inquiries
  • Onboarding & Offboarding (Teacher & Exempt Staff)
  • Teacher Postings
Ashley Olender

HR Administrative Assistant – CUPE & USW

250-748-0321 ext. 279

hrcupeusw@sd79.bc.ca
  • CUPE & USW Demographic Management
  • General CUPE & USW inquiries
  • Onboarding & Offboarding (CUPE & USW)
  • CUPE & USW Postings
Jessica Sanchez

Dispatch Teacher

250-748-0321 ext. 246

dispatch-ed@sd79.bc.ca

                   EASY CONNECT CONTACT:

  • 1-866-806-6851 info@simplication.com M-F: 3:30 AM – 3 PM PST
  • CVTF Teacher Teaching on Call (TTOC) Dispatch
Annette West

Dispatch CUPE

250-748-0321 ext. 245

dispatch-cupe@sd79.bc.ca
  • CUPE Dispatch
Sharlaina Gale

Administrative Assistant

250-748-0321 ext. 247

educatsec@sd79.bc.ca
  • JJEC
  • TTOC, CUPE & USW interview preparation
  • Administrative Assistant to Associate Superintendents