Careers

About the RDCK:

The Regional District is one of the largest Regional Districts in British Columbia, covering 23,153 square kms, and providing 200 active services, from 105 locations, to over 62,000 residents!

We are a four-season, world-class recreational playground with all the comforts of today’s amenities and lots of exciting things to do and see year-round. We are headquartered in Nelson, BC, with offices in Creston and Nakusp, and recreation facilities in Castlegar, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, and Creston.

Learn more about what we do at the RDCK:

Fire Services
Development & Sustainable Community Services and Emergency Programs
Environmental Services
Community Services, including Recreation and Parks
Corporate Administration
Finance
Information Technology
Human Resources

Learn more about the Kootenays:

https://imaginekootenay.com/
https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/
https://www.kootenayrockies.com/partner/creston-valley-kootenay-lake-east-shore/
https://salmo.ca/discover-salmo/
https://www.destinationcastlegar.com/

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is actively looking for candidates to fill posted vacancies. If you are interested in these opportunities, please be sure to apply by the closing date so that your application may be considered as we continue to provide important services to the people and communities of this region.

Volunteer Fire Fighter Opportunities

Recreation Training Opportunities

Current Employment Opportunities

Role	Location	Category	Job Description	Closing Date	Action
Personal Trainer	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	June 24, 2026	Apply Now
Lifeguard & Swim Instructors	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Lifeguard & Swim Instructors	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Slocan Valley	Auxiliary	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Lakeside Lifeguard	Lakeside Park – Nelson, BC	Part-Time – Term	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Regional Recreation Programmer	Nelson	Full-Time – Benefitted	Read Description	June 18, 2026	Apply Now
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist	Various locations	Full-Time – Term	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Aquafit Instructor	Creston & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Recycling Waste Educator	Ootischenia Landfill & Crescent Valley Transfer Station	Part-Time	Read Description	June 19, 2026	Apply Now
Fitness Monitor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Recreation Leader / Monitor	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time Term	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Lifeguards & Swim Instructors	Creston & District Community Complex	Auxiliary	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Fitness Technician	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Fitness Technician	Nelson & District Community Complex	Regular, Benefited	Read Description	June 23, 2026	Apply Now
Senior Recreation Services Supervisor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Full Time, Term – Benefited	Read Description	June 22, 2026	Apply Now
Fitness Technician & Fitness Monitor	Salmo & District Recreation Department	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Aquafit Instructor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Salmo & District Recreation Department	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Aquafit Instructor	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now

Role

Personal Trainer

Part-Time

Location

Nelson & District Community Complex

Category

Part-Time

Job Description

Role	Location	Category	Job Description	Closing Date	Action
Lifeguard Supervisor 1	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time – Union	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Regional Fire Service Trainers	Various Central Kootenay Locations	Auxiliary	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Fitness Technician	Nelson & District Community Complex	Regular – Benefited Union	Read Description	June 18, 2026	Apply Now

Careers

Current Employment Opportunities

Current Internal Employment Opportunities