Careers & Job Postings

CAREERS

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) employs more than 150 Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in small and medium-sized communities across Vancouver Island.

Our dedicated staff delivers a wide range of services to 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, including health care, educational support, child and family services, community news reporting…and much more.

Our employees work and travel in some of the most beautiful areas of the West Coast, including Tofino, Ucluelet, Port Alberni, Zeballos, Gold River, and Hot Springs Cove; as well as historical First Nations communities that only a select few are lucky enough to have a chance to visit in a lifetime.

With its towering rain forests, breathtaking mountains, and inspiring ocean vistas, Vancouver Island offers a relaxed lifestyle and unlimited recreational opportunities for individuals and families.

The NTC offers competitive salaries, extended health and dental benefits, and a respectful work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance.

We are always looking for talented, enthusiastic, and professional individuals to join our team and we welcome your interest in our organization!

Current Job Postings

Resolution Health Support Worker SR

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term (to March 31, 2026), full-time Resolution Health Support Worker to provide cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. This position also provides support completing Day Scholar and Indian Day School applications in community, and in urban settings. This position is based out of Port Alberni, and requires travel (including on gravel road, by boat, airplane and helicopter) into Southern and Northern Region communities.

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Closing Date: Oct 20 2025

Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term (to March 31, 2027), full-time Harm Reduction Outreach Worker to provide culturally based support to all Nuu-chah-nulth Region individuals, families, and communities, with an emphasis of providing support to First Nations people involved in high-risk lifestyles. This position will communicate with various service providers and coordinate activities to support wellness and healing within a culturally safe framework. This position will work evenings and weekends and provide outreach support to Nuu-chah-nulth clients away from home as well as in community. This position is based out of Port Alberni and will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island (including by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter). This position operates on a 4-on, 3-off shift rotation. Daily scheduled hours are 9.75, inclusive of a one-hour meal break. Shifts will incorporate one weekend day, with possible schedules being Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday.

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Closing Date: Sep 18 2026

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor (SR Prt Alberni)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a permanent, full-time Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor to provide individual counselling for individuals or families in NTC’s Southern Regions (Port Alberni). Based out of the NTC’s Port Alberni office, this position would best suit someone who can provide counselling services that promotes individual and community wellness through a balance of Quu’asa (First Nation people) values and trauma-based clinical methods. This position requires travel into remote communities including on gravel road, by helicopter, float plane, and boat.

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Closing Date: Sep 16 2026

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor (Campbell River)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a permanent, full-time Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor to provide individual counselling for individuals or families in NTC’s Northern Regions. Based out of Campbell River, this position would best suit someone who can provide counselling services that promotes individual and community wellness through a balance of Quu’asa (First Nation people) values and trauma-based clinical methods. This position requires travel into Zeballos and Gold River Communities including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter.

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Closing Date: Aug 25 2026

Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide a full continuum of Community Home care Nursing services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in Port Alberni. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This position is based out of Port Alberni. Travel is by vehicle (Logging gravel road), helicopter, floatplane and boat.

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Closing Date: Aug 21 2026

Community Health Nurse Casual (Southern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health care services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in Port Alberni. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This casual position is based out of Port Alberni and will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island (including by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Jul 23 2026

Community Health Nurse Casual (Northern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health care services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in Port Alberni. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This position is based out of Campbell River (NTC Northern Region Office). Travel to remote communities (Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations two days a week and Zeballos two days a week) with an overnight stay in community is required. Travel is by vehicle (Logging gravel road), helicopter, floatplane and boat.

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Closing Date: Jul 23 2026

Community Health Nurse Casual (Central Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health care services to individuals in a variety of community-based settings in Port Alberni. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This position is based out of Tofino and will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island (including by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Jul 23 2026

Clinical Counsellor (Tofino)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a permanent, full-time Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor to provide individual counselling for individuals or families in NTC’s Central Regions (Tofino). Based out of the NTC’s Tofino office, this position would best suit someone who can provide counselling services that promotes individual and community wellness through a balance of Quu’asa (First Nation people) values and trauma-based clinical methods. This position requires travel into remote communities including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter.

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Closing Date: Jan 7 2026