Our Work and Services

Our team works to provide the highest quality of service to staff by building on individual employee strengths.

We strive to empower all employees in their workplace by supporting managers in making decisions that impact their department; ensuring employees know and understand their rights & responsibilities as an employee; and advising all staff on HR matters.

The Human Resources department works closely with management and employees to provide a variety of services such as:

• address and resolve employment relation concerns
• lead the organization’s staffing and recruitment activities
• analyze and determine compensation rates
• ensure consistent application of the human resources policy across the various departments
• manage and support employees through medical accommodations, and return to work agreements

To learn more about Cowichan Tribes' workplace policy, please read our Human Resources Policy.

The Human Resources' team was recognized by the Candian Human Resources Awards in 2024 and 2025, and was an Excellence Awardee for the category "HR Team of the Year (fewer than 500 employees)". 

Why Join Cowichan Tribes?

At Cowichan Tribe we operate as nuts’amaat shqaluwun, people working together with one heart, one mind and one spirit, guided by the teachings of our ancestors. We believe that each person in our community is important and that we must help one another to work together for the good of all.

We care about our employees and are committed to their development and wellbeing. Cowichan Tribes provides permanent employees with generous benefits and perks, such as:

• attractive compensation and benefits package
• generous paid time off
• meaningful and interesting jobs
• training and development opportunities

How to Apply

Cowichan Tribes is an affirmative action employer and support employment equity. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on education, experience, job related skills and suitability. We will give first preference to individuals of Cowichan or Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications and experience for the position.

What to consider before applying:

• Review the job posting
• Familiarize yourself with duties, qualification and experience required
• Ensure you are eligible to legally work in Canada

When submitting your application:

• Clearly state how you meet each job requirement. Remember, the screening process and selection of candidates to interview is based entirely on the information you provide in your application. For example, if a position requires 2 years' of experience working as a receptionist, your resume should indicate employment experience as a receptionist amounting to 2 years.  
• Include the reference number and position title. Cowichan Tribes regularly has multiple open recruitments, and if you do not indicate what recruitment you are applying to we will not know what to consider you for.
• Ensure you submit your application prior to the 4:00 P.M. deadline. Applications received past the deadline are not considered.

Different ways to apply:

Online

• Send your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to resume@cowichantribes.com. Please put the position title and reference number in the subject line. You will receive an automatic reply confirm receipt of your email. 

In-person

• Drop off your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department located on 435 Trunk Road, Unit 208 (second floor), Duncan, BC . We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. with a one hour lunch break from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.

Meet the Team

The Human Resources department has a hard-working team composed of:

 For general inquiries, contact us: