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

Capital Project Manager

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Capital Program is seeking a 1-year term, full-time qualified Capital Project Manager (CPM). This position will work under the supervision of The Director of Capital Programs. The CPM will be responsible for supporting NTC Capital Programs in the execution of Project Management activities. This position will coordinate between NTC Capital program and member Nations to coordinate, develop, deliver and report on program and project development initiatives. The CPM position is based out Port Alberni (southern region), and requires travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane) into communities.

Closing Date: Jun 16 2025

Dietician- Diabetes Educator (Term)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Services program is seeking a Registered Dietician who is certified as a diabetes educator (CDE) to serve as a Dietitian/Diabetes Educator. Based out of Port Alberni, this term (Backfill till September 2025), full-time 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 into remote communities including on gravel road, by Helicopter, float plane and boat.

Closing Date: Jun 10 2025

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor (SR Port 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.

Closing Date: May 23 2026

Tlu-piich Games Coordinator

Assist the Tlu-piich Games Coordinator in the operations and delivery of the Games.

Closing Date: Jun 9 2025

Posting - Teechuktl Regional Coordinator (CR)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s is seeking a Permanent, full-time Teechuktl (mental health) Regional Coordinator for the Central Region (service areas from Tofino with travel to Macoah, Hesqiaht, Opishat and Ahoushat). This position is responsible for coordinating mental health services to remote communities within the region. Based out of Tofino, the Teechuktl Regional Coordinator will supervise Teechuktl staff, and work closely with other departments and community staff to provide supportive services.

Closing Date: Jun 4 2025

Youth Support Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time Youth Support Worker to join the Child & Youth Services (CYS) department. The Youth Support Worker will communicate with various service providers and coordinate activities to promote support plans and healing within a culturally safe framework. This position is based out of Port Alberni. Travel to remote communities is required (including on gravel road by vehicle, boat and airplane).

Closing Date: Jun 2 2025

Community Health- Home Care Nurse

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, part-time (.8 FTE) 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.

Closing Date: Apr 24 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.

Closing Date: Jan 7 2026

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 Region. 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 helicopter, float plane, and boat.

Closing Date: Oct 30 2025

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 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.

Closing Date: Jul 31 2025