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

Guardianship Social Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Service (Usma FCS) is seeking an experienced, delegated Guardianship Social Worker. Based out of the Port Alberni Usma FCS office, this position is permanent, full-time and will have full C- 4 guardianship caseload responsibilities. Travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane) is required for this position depending on the caseload. In this position you will act as a legal guardian, support youth in connecting with postmajority support and build relationships with family and community to be part of a circle of support for Nuu-chah-nulth children and youth.

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Closing Date: Aug 27 2026

Clinical Nurse Leader- Southern Region

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a permanent, full-time Clinical Nurse Leader to provide professional nursing guidance and support to Nurses. Based in Port Alberni or Tofino, this position will support and guide nurses to deliver professional, ethical, culturally safe, team based, and responsible care based on the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework. This position will require travel to other Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Aug 10 2027

Teechuktl Regional Coordinator

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a Permanent, full-time Teechuktl (mental health) Regional Coordinator. This position is responsible for coordinating mental health services to remote communities within the region. Based out of Port Alberni or Tofino, the Teechuktl Regional Coordinator will supervise Teechuktl staff, and work closely with other departments and community staff to provide supportive services. This position requires travel to remote communities to different Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Aug 24 2026

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF HEALTH

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and experienced leader to serve as Interim Director of Health for a term of six to twelve months.
Based in Port Alberni, this position requires a strong combination of financial management expertise, funding agreement fluency, and demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams through an ethical, collaborative, and communicative leadership approach.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Interim Director of Health is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the NTC Health Department, including oversight of approximately 75 employees located across multiple sites throughout Vancouver Island.

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Closing Date: Aug 19 2026

Diabetes Leader (Term)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Services program is seeking a Full time, term Registered Nurse OR Registered Dietician to serve as the Diabetes Leader. Based out of Port Alberni, this full-time 2-year term position will provide culturally safe diabetes education, consultation and liaison to clients, caregivers, family members and other service providers for Nuu-chah-nulth members. This position requires travel to remote communities and different Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Jul 1 2027

Community Health - Home Care Nurse - Part Time (CR)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) Registered Nurse in the dual role of Community Health/Home Care Nurse. This unique position will provide nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families living in a variety of community-based settings in all NTC Regions. 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 other Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Jul 6 2027

Nurse Navigator

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Department is seeking a highly skilled nurse to work as Nurse Navigator. This position will provide advanced level of expertise in leading and guiding clients through the hospital care system and ensuring timely services and safe transition through all procedural stages. 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).

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Closing Date: Jun 9 2027

Community Health / Home Care Nurse Casual (Southern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Registered Nurse in the dual role of Community Health/Home Care Nurse. This unique position will provide nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families living in a variety of community-based settings in all NTC Regions. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice. This casual/on-call position is based out of Port Alberni and will require travel to other Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: May 29 2027

Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse — (Southern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a full-time, permanent 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 all Regions. 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 and will require travel to other Regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island. Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: May 29 2027

Community Health - Home Care Nurse Term SR

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a full-time 1-year term Registered Nurse in the dual-role of Community Health/Home Care Nurse. This unique position will provide nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families living in a variety of community-based settings in all NTC Regions. This position is based out of Port Alberni, however, there would be travel to other Regions. Travel is by vehicles on gravel roads to remote communities. Our Nursing services follow the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework that ensures culturally safe, relational, reflective and trauma informed Nursing Practice.

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Closing Date: May 15 2027

C6 Social Worker (Child Protection)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking three (3) experienced, C6 delegated Social Workers to fill permanent, full-time positions. Based out of Port Alberni and Campbell River, BC, these positions will have full C6 caseload responsibilities. Travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane, depending on caseload) is required for this position. Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services works on the traditional and unceded territories of the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, supporting and collaborating with community to develop appropriate responses to child safety concerns and build upon community support services.

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Closing Date: Apr 29 2027