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
Recreation
Parks and Trails
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
Volunteer Fire Captains	Ymir Fire Department	Volunteer	Read Description	September 17, 2026	Apply Now
Fitness Technician	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Lifeguard & Swim Instructors	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Lifeguard & Swim Instructors	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Slocan Valley	Auxiliary	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Fitness Technician	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor – Yoga	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Recycling Waste Educator	Kaslo & Marblehead Transfer Stations	Part-Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Aquafit Instructor	Creston & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Personal Trainer	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Fitness Monitor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Aquatic Leader	Nelson & District Community Complex	Full-Time – Benefitted	Read Description	September 25, 2026	Apply Now
Lifeguard Supervisor 1	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Specialty Recreation Instructor – Arena	Various locations	Part-Time – Term	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Recreation Leader / Monitor	Various locations	Part-Time – Term	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now
Lifeguards & Swim Instructors	Creston & District Community Complex	Auxiliary	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Recycling & Waste Educator	Lakeside & Grohman Transfer Stations	Part-Time	Read Description	September 15, 2026	Apply Now
Recycling & Waste Educator	Nakusp Landfill	Part-Time – Term	Read Description	September 17, 2026	Apply Now
Civic Operator	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part-Time – Term	Read Description	September 9, 2026	Apply Now
Aquafit Instructor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Salmo & District Recreation Department	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Aquafit Instructor	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Castlegar & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Group Fitness Instructor	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now

Role

Volunteer Fire Captains

Volunteer

Location

Ymir Fire Department

Category

Volunteer

Job Description

Role	Location	Category	Job Description	Closing Date	Action
Regional Fire Service Trainers	Various Central Kootenay Locations	Auxiliary	Read Description	Ongoing Opportunity	Apply Now
Aquatic Leader	Nelson & District Community Complex	Full Time, Benefited	Read Description	September 18, 2026	Apply Now
Lifeguard Supervisor 1	Nelson & District Community Complex	Part Time	Read Description	Open Until Filled	Apply Now

Careers

Current Employment Opportunities

Current Internal Employment Opportunities