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qathet Regional District The Official page for the qathet Regional District. Working together for the common good.

qathet Regional District (qRD) is a local government authority in British Columbia, and includes five electoral areas and one municipality (City of Powell River) in the traditional territory of the Tla’amin, shíshálh, Homalco, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations. Our services include, but are not limited to, land use planning, emergency preparedness, solid waste management, regional parks, and fire protection. qRD’s jurisdiction covers approximately 5,000 square kilometres of land including Texada, Savary, and Lasqueti islands, north to Toba Inlet and south to Saltery Bay. The population of approximately 20,000 residents live in the City of Powell River, Electoral Areas A, B, C, D and E, and on First Nations’ lands.

Is your Community Notification System notification information up to date?Before our November 19 at 2 PM TEST, take a mo...
10/23/2026

Is your Community Notification System notification information up to date?

Before our November 19 at 2 PM TEST, take a moment to check your Community Notification System account.

✅ Log in to your account.
✅ Review your phone number, email and address.
✅ Save any changes to your information.

Keeping your account current helps ensure emergency notifications can reach you.

🔗 Get started: https://qathet.ca/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness/

Interested in gaining practical skills related to deconstruction and circular economy?Join the Synergy Foundation at VIU...
10/23/2026

Interested in gaining practical skills related to deconstruction and circular economy?

Join the Synergy Foundation at VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus from October 26-30 for the free Introduction to Deconstruction and Circular Economy program ♻️

Build practical skills for safe deconstruction, material recovery, reuse, and recycling while exploring opportunities in the circular economy. Gain four industry certifications!
OFA Level 1
Confined Space Training
Asbestos Awareness Training
WHMIS

To learn more or apply, visit: https://tc.viu.ca/circular-economy-deconstruction-and-training

The qathet Regional District is seeking a dynamic individual to fill a Full-Time Scale House Attendant position.Reportin...
10/20/2026

The qathet Regional District is seeking a dynamic individual to fill a Full-Time Scale House Attendant position.

Reporting to the Waste Diversion Supervisor, Attendants are responsible for delivering Scale House services and engage in cross training on local waste diversion practices, facility upkeep, emergency procedures, and health and safety. To be successful within this position, candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, attention to detail, mathematical accuracy, and proficiency handling financial transactions.

The 2026 wage for this position is $33.56 per hour. Hours of work will be scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, to support facility operations. The position is subject to CUPE Local 798 Collective Agreement. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Formal testing will be required. Interested applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume detailing experience and qualifications pertinent to this position in confidence to:

Jason Kouwenhoven, Manager of Environmental Services
qathet Regional District
202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, B.C. V8A 2L2
Email: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

A detailed job description is available at qathet.ca/careers.

Pumpkins thrown in the garbage? Now that's a spooky thought! 🎃 The annual post-Halloween pumpkin collection will take pl...
10/20/2026

Pumpkins thrown in the garbage? Now that's a spooky thought! 🎃

The annual post-Halloween pumpkin collection will take place at the Resource Recovery Centre Recycling Depot on Monday, November 2nd, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Pumpkins will be used as feed for animals at a local farm. To keep the animals safe, please don't include painted pumpkins, sticks, candles, or wax.

We're excited to announce that the new Lund Community Recycling Depot is now open! ♻️ Located at 9642 Larson Road, the n...
10/20/2026

We're excited to announce that the new Lund Community Recycling Depot is now open! ♻️

Located at 9642 Larson Road, the new building replaces the previous depot at the same location and features several upgrades, including improved interior and exterior lighting, expanded storage space, and a dedicated loading bay.

For depot hours, please visit our website: https://qathet.ca/services/waste-management/recycling/

📢 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE IN THE LOCAL ELECTIONS 📢 General Voting Day is TODAY, Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hour...
10/17/2026

📢 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE IN THE LOCAL ELECTIONS 📢
General Voting Day is TODAY, Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Electoral Areas A, B, C, and Tla'amin Nation for qathet School District #47:
• Area A:
- Northside Community Recreation Centre - 9656 Larson Road, Lund, BC
- Northside Fire Department Fire Hall No. 1 (Craig Road) - 8540 Plummer Creek Rd, Lund, BC
• Area B:
- Therapeutic Riding Association - 4356 Myrtle Ave, Powell River, BC
• Area C:
- Lang Bay Community Hall - 11090 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC
• Tla’amin Nation:
- ʔayɩštən ʔaye – Cousin’s House - 5180 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC

Electoral Area D for Electoral Area Director and qathet School District #47:
• Texada Seniors Centre - Old Gillies Bay School, 5079 Gillies Bay Road, Gilles Bay, B.C.
• Texada Elementary School - 2007 Waterman Avenue, Van Anda, BC

Electoral Area E for Islands Trust Lasqueti Island Local Area Trustee and School District #69:
• Lasqueti Community Hall - Main Road, Lasqueti Island, B.C.

For more information please visit: https://qathet.ca//election-2026/

FREE GREEN SHORES LEVEL 1 TRAININGJoin us for a free introductory seminar on Green Shores, a nature-based approach to pr...
10/16/2026

FREE GREEN SHORES LEVEL 1 TRAINING

Join us for a free introductory seminar on Green Shores, a nature-based approach to protecting and restoring coastal shorelines.

-Reduce erosion and coastal damage using natural approaches
-Build shoreline resilience in the face of sea-level rise and storms
-Protect and enhance coastal habitat
-Work with natural shoreline processes instead of against them
-Create healthier, more resilient waterfront properties and communities

This workshop is open to anyone interested in shoreline ecosystem protection.

Registration is free and includes lunch, in-class training and a visit to a local shoreline to review concepts.

Register here: https://www.greenshores.ca/green-shores-training-qathet-oct23

📢 GENERAL VOTING DAY is this Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 📢 Electoral Areas A...
10/15/2026

📢 GENERAL VOTING DAY is this Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 📢

Electoral Areas A, B, C, and Tla'amin Nation for qathet School District #47:
• Area A:
- Northside Community Recreation Centre - 9656 Larson Road, Lund, BC
- Northside Fire Department Fire Hall No. 1 (Craig Road) - 8540 Plummer Creek Rd, Lund, BC
• Area B:
- Therapeutic Riding Association - 4356 Myrtle Ave, Powell River, BC
• Area C:
- Lang Bay Community Hall - 11090 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC
• Tla’amin Nation:
- ʔayɩštən ʔaye – Cousin’s House - 5180 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC

Electoral Area D for Electoral Area Director and qathet School District #47:
• Texada Seniors Centre - Old Gillies Bay School, 5079 Gillies Bay Road, Gilles Bay, B.C.
• Texada Elementary School - 2007 Waterman Avenue, Van Anda, BC

Electoral Area E for Islands Trust Lasqueti Island Local Area Trustee and School District #69:
• Lasqueti Community Hall - Main Road, Lasqueti Island, B.C.

For more information please visit: https://qathet.ca//election-2026/

Address

#202 4675 Marine Avenue
Powell River, BC
V8A2L2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16044852260

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