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

Early Years Outreach Worker

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 (prenatally, postnatally and 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. Travel by vehicle, boat, and airplane is required for this position.

Closing Date: Jan 6 2025

Mothers Support Worker (3 Positions)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking one permanent, full-time Mothers Support Workers to work in group settings and with individuals to deliver the Mother’s Story Program, which includes Healthy Babies Groups. The Mother’s Story program is a relational approach to caring for mothers, families, and families rooted in Nuu-Chah-Nulth traditions. It is a strengths-based, relational, cultural and person-centered approach to care and education throughout the perinatal journey. The Mothers’ Support Worker will be responsible for providing perinatal guidance and education to pregnant women and mothers through Healthy Babies groups.
These positions are based out of Port Alberni and will require travel to Campbell River or Tofino (by vehicle, boat, and airplane) into communities.

Closing Date: Jan 6 2025

Quu’asa Wellness Worker — Tofino

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl (Mental Health) program is seeking a full-time, term (to March 31, 2025) Quu’asa Wellness Worker to provide culturally based support to Central Region individuals, families, and communities. Based out of Tofino, this unique position would be best suited for someone who has a desire to bring cultural practices into healing with an emphasis of providing support to First Nations people who are at risk or have been involved in high-risk lifestyles. This position requires travel into remote communities (including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

Closing Date: Dec 4 2025

Receptionist (Tofino)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is looking for full time, reliable, experienced Receptionist. Based out of the Tofino Office, this position will provide general receptionist support and other related duties.

Closing Date: Nov 25 2025

Case Manager

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a term (to March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension), full-time Case Manager to work in the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program (NETP). This position will be based in Campbell River with a temporary office in Port Alberni. Primary service delivery to the Northern Region First Nations including Kyuquot, Cheklesahht, and Nuchatlaht. The Case Manager is directly involved in the process of employment case management and supporting individuals with achieving their employment and training goals. This position would suit an individual who has passion to help others achieve new goals and opportunities.

Closing Date: Dec 12 2024

Community Health Nurse Urban

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time Registered Nurse to provide 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.

Closing Date: Nov 28 2025

Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services — Term

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a qualified Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services. Based out of Port Alberni, this term (backfill January 2025 to February 2026), full-time position will provide leadership and management expertise to effectively support the delivery of NTC’s mental health and wellness programs to ensures the needs of Nuu-chah-nulth children, youth and adults are being supported.

Closing Date: Dec 11 2024

First Nation Advocate Nurse

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Department is seeking a permanent full-time First Nation Advocate Nurse (FNAN). This specialized position will assist Indigenous patients with their hospitalization. The FNAN will contribute to the delivery of culturally safe care for Indigenous patients and their families through their interactions with physicians and admission/discharge planners. This permanent position is based out of Port Alberni and will work in collaboration with NTC Nursing in ensuring quality health care services to all Indigenous patients.

Closing Date: Dec 6 2024

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

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 Port Alberni office or 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 to Tofino and into remote communities including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter.

Closing Date: Oct 30 2025

Community Health 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) and requires travel by vehicle (logging roads included) or float plane into communities.

Closing Date: Dec 31 2024

Manager of Nursing Services

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a permanent, full-time Manager of Nursing Services to provide leadership in all aspects of the Nursing Services Department. Based out of Port Alberni, this position has a unique opportunity of applying Indigenous and mainstream approaches with the innovative Nuu-chah-nulth nursing framework.

Closing Date: Aug 11 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, 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

First Nation Advocate Nurse – Part-time

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Department is seeking a part-time (.4
FTE) First Nation Advocate Nurse (FNAN). This specialized position will assist Indigenous
patients with their hospitalization. The FNAN will contribute to the delivery of culturally
safe care for Indigenous patients and their families through their interactions with
physicians and admission/discharge planners. This part-time position is based out of Port
Alberni and will work in collaboration with NTC Nursing in ensuring quality health care
services to all Indigenous patients.

Closing Date: Jul 9 2025

First Nation Advocate Nurse - Casual

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Department is seeking a casual First
Nation Advocate Nurse (FNAN). This specialized position will assist Indigenous patients
with their hospitalization. The FNAN will contribute to the delivery of culturally safe care
for Indigenous patients and their families through their interactions with physicians and
admission/discharge planners. This casual position is based out of Port Alberni and will
work in collaboration with NTC Nursing in ensuring quality health care services to all
Indigenous patients.

Closing Date: Jul 9 2025