Capital Regional District
About Our Capital Regional District Members
CUPE Local 1978 represents employees serving the Capital Regional District (CRD), the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Our members play essential roles in public administration, environmental management, and regional services that support over 460,000 residents.
Where Our Members Work
Our members contribute across a broad range of services, including regional parks and recreation, water supply, solid waste management, affordable housing, planning, transportation, and emergency response, helping to create a livable, sustainable, and resilient region for all communities.
Resources
CRD-CUPE 1978 Collective Agreement 2022-2024 (PDF)
A new collective agreement has been ratified by members. We are working on final steps of publishing the new Collective Agreement. In the meantime, you can review the changes and reference the Memorandum of Settlement for changes.
Job Evaluation and Pay Equity (JEPE) Information
JEPE process is part of the CRD-CUPE 1978 Collective Agreement. If you believe your work duties have changed in a way that has departed for the original job description, A JEPE review may be needed. Contact your JEPE Committee and review the documents below to prepare for a JEPE request.
CRD-CUPE 1978 JEPE Plan (PDF)
Capital Regional District Website (Link)
Union Representatives
CRD Unit Chair
Cale McLellan
Coordinators
Coordinator 1 [vacant]
Tim Panagrot
Coordinator [vacant]
Shane Reimer
Shop Stewards
Perry Watson
Tyler Lynk
Burn Hemus
Hew Padmore
Swapnika Chander (in training)
Anderson Grafton-Freeze (in training)
Sam Skelcher (in training)
Luke Watson (in training)
Jenna Ward (in training)
Jason Gray (in training)