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

Manager of Community Health Services

An opportunity for rewarding work that is rich in Indigenous culture and to live in a community nestled among scenic mountain vistas and waterways.

To provide leadership in all aspects of the Community Health and Nursing Services Department. Based out of Port Alberni, this administrative position has a unique opportunity of applying Indigenous and mainstream approaches with the innovative Nuu-chah-nulth nursing framework.

Closing Date: Feb 26 2026

Harm Reduction Youth Outreach Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Usma Family & Child Services Program is seeking a full-time
Harm Reduction Outreach Worker for a maternity backfill through March 31, 2027. Based in Port Alberni, this role supports Nuu-chah-nulth youth ages 12–26 who are at risk of harm or substance use, with a focus on opioid-related risks. The position involves relationship-building, care coordination with service providers and communities, maintaining case records, and supporting wellness within a culturally safe framework. This position requires travel into remote communities including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter. 

Closing Date: Feb 25 2026

Fisheries Biologist (Term, Nootka Sound and Kyuquot Sound)

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.

Closing Date: Mar 2 2026

I-HeLTI Community Based Researcher- Term

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Community-Based Researcher (0.5 to 1.0 FTE) for a two-year term. This position will lead community-based activities and conduct research with participating First Nation communities. Based in Port Alberni, BC, and reporting to the Research Associate Lead. This role requires travel to remote communities (including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

Closing Date: Feb 19 2026

Early Years Outreach Worker (Southern Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Child & Youth Services Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Early Years Outreach Worker. This position is a key resource to support families (with children 0 - 18) in meeting their child’s health, developmental, social, and emotional goals; and strengthening the parent’s confidence and skills in parenting. Based out of Port Alberni, the Early Years Outreach Worker will do home visits with parents to address concerns regarding child development. This position requires travel into remote communities including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter.

Closing Date: Feb 16 2026

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)

Closing Date: Jan 16 2027

DTES Outreach Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a term (to March 31, 2027), full time Downtown East Side Outreach Worker to do outreach, establish relationships, conduct wellness checks with Nuu-chah-nulth people at risk and living in the East Vancouver community. Under the day-to-day supervision of the All Nations Outreach Society this outreach worker will help people struggling with addictions and will provide holistic and ongoing support to those ready to heal. This position will work occasional evenings and weekends and in some cases support Nuu-chah-nulth-aht to travel home to reconnect to families and their communities.

Closing Date: Dec 1 2026

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.

Closing Date: Nov 3 2026

Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse, Term ( Central Region)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a term (to April 30, 2026), full time 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 the Central Region. 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 would require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories (including by vehicle on logging gravel, helicopter, floatplane and boat).

Closing Date: Nov 3 2026

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor Part Time (SR Prt Alberni)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a permanent, part-time (0.5-0.8 FTE) 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: Oct 29 2026

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor Part-Time (Tofino)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a permanent, part-time
(0.5-0.8 FTE) 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: Oct 17 2026

Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor Part Time (Campbell River)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a permanent, part-time
(0.5-0.8 FTE) 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.

Closing Date: Oct 17 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.

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.

Closing Date: Aug 25 2026