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

Program Delivery Assistant

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Education, Training & Social Development (ETSD), is seeking a term full-time (maternity leave backfill until March 2028) Program Delivery Assistant in the Education, Training & Social Development Department. Based out of the Port Alberni office, the Program Delivery Assistant provides operational and administrative assistance to the program leader, performs a variety of administrative, coordination and logistical services in support of the operations of the ETSD programs, and provides effective and efficient support to the program teams to ensure smooth program delivery.

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Closing Date: Jul 17 2026

Social Worker (Guardianship)

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 accessing post-majority supports 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: Jul 13 2026

Interim Director of Health

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a dynamic highly organized and capable leader to serve as a term (6 to 12 months), Interim Director of Health. Based out of Port Alberni, the Interim Director of Health is responsible for the overall direction, structure, priorities, and evaluation of the NTC Health Department’s services and operations to multiple locations on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department including about 75 staff. The Director of Health will have a keen ability to review and understand federal, provincial and NTC policies and procedures, and be confident to provide guidance in the interpretation and implementation of same.

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Closing Date: Jul 6 2026

Regional Fisheries Biologist

Uu-a-thluk, the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Fisheries Program, is seeking an experienced
Fisheries Biologist to work with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations in an exciting and challenging
environment. This full-time, 12-month term (for backfill purposes) position supports the fisheries
programs of the four Nuu-chah-nulth Nations in the NTC’s Northern Region and works with
management and technical staff of federal and provincial governments and organizations. The
successful applicant will assist Nuu-chah-nulth Nations to achieve objectives for increased
participation in fisheries harvest and management, and improved management of fisheries
resources and habitat. The position supports the development and implementation of Aboriginal
rights-based fisheries to increase Nuu-chah-nulth economic fisheries access as well as the Nations’
Food and Ceremonial fisheries.
This position is based in Campbell River, BC.

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Closing Date: Jul 8 2026

Community Health - Home Care Nurse (Casual)

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 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: Jun 18 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

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor (CR , 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 and other Regions including the Southern and the Northern Region. Travel is on gravel road, by helicopter, float plane, and boat.

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Closing Date: Apr 29 2027

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor Term, Part Time (NR, Campbell River)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term, part-time (0.5-0.8 FTE) Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor to provide maternity leave coverage through May 2027. This role provides 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. Travel to other Regions including the Southern and the Central Region may be required.

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Closing Date: Apr 29 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

Community Health Nurse Urban

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time Registered Nurse to provide urban-based Community Health Nursing services to Indigenous children and families living in or visiting Port Alberni. 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: Mar 4 2027

Community Health Nurse (Southern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to provide Community Health Nursing services to Indigenous children and families 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 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: Jan 16 2027

Community Health- Home Care Nurse Northern Region

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health and Home Care Nursing services to individuals in a variety of community based settings in NTC’s Northern Region territory. 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. This position operates on 4 days a week (Mondays through Thursdays) schedule. Daily scheduled hours are 9.75, inclusive of a one-hour meal break.

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Closing Date: Nov 3 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