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.

Vanessa Lysne – Human Resources Manager (CUPE/USW)
vlysne@sd79.bc.ca

Jen Christenson – Human Resources Staffing Officer
jchristenson@sd79.bc.ca

Contacts for General HR Inquiries:

Ashley Olender – HR Administrative Assistant (CUPE/USW)
250-748-0321 ext. 279
hrcupeusw@sd79.bc.ca

Nicole Brown – HR Administrative Assistant (Teachers)
250-748-0321 ext. 223
hreducation@sd79.bc.ca

Sharlaina Shortt – HR Administrative Assistant
250-748-0321 ext. 2247
educatsec@sd79.bc.ca

Dispatch

Annette West – CUPE Dispatch Clerk
250-709-3300
dispatch-cupe@sd79.bc.ca

Jessica Sanchez – Teacher Dispatch Clerk
250-748-2141 (leave message)
dispatch-ed@sd79.bc.ca
TTOC DISPATCH LINE 250-748-2141

SBO Receptionist

Donna Whyte
250-748-0321 ext. 200
sboreceptionist@sd79.bc.ca

Health & Safety

Kelly Kinghorn- Occupational Health & Safety Manager
250-748-0321 ext. 258
kkinghorn@sd79.bc.ca

Amy Fielden – Health & Safety Secretary
250-748-0321 ext. 257
rentals@sd79.bc.ca

Health & Wellness

Cheryl Fotos – Health & Wellness Coordinator
250-748-0321 ext. 266
cfotos@sd79.bc.ca

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

Contacts for General HR Inquiries:

Dispatch

SBO Receptionist

Health & Safety

Health & Wellness