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 Programs Intern (Term)

Spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in public works, asset
maintenance, and water and wastewater systems while learning from experienced
mentors and travelling throughout Nuu-chah-nulth territory – all while getting
paid.

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Closing Date: Jul 24 2026

Administrative Assistant- Teechuktl

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a reliable, highly motivated permanent, full-time Administrative Assistant. This position performs a variety of complex administrative duties. Based out of Port Alberni, the Administrative Assistant is under the general supervision of the Manager of Teechuktl Services and works closely with all the staff within the Teechuktl program and other program staff.

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Closing Date: Jul 23 2026

Administrative Assistant - CYS and I-HeLTI

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Child and Youth Services (CYS) and “Indigenous Component of Health Life Trajectories Initiative” (I-HeLTI Program is seeking a reliable, highly motivated permanent, full-time Administrative Assistant. This position performs a variety of complex administrative duties. Based out of Port Alberni, the Administrative Assistant is under the general supervision of the Manager of Child and Youth Services and the Research Associate Lead and works closely with all the staff within both programs and other program staff.

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Closing Date: Jul 23 2026

Administrative Assistant- Community Health Services (Term)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Nursing Program is seeking a reliable, highly motivated term (to March 31, 2027), full-time Administrative Assistant. This position performs a variety of complex administrative duties. Based out of Port Alberni, the Administrative Assistant is under the general supervision of the Manager of Community Health Services and works closely with all the staff within the Nursing program and other program staff.

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Closing Date: Jul 23 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: Jul 22 2026

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

Tlu-piich Games - Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person of Aboriginal descent to serve as Assistant Volunteer Coordinator for the 2026 Tlu-piich Games. This position involves assisting with recruiting, training, and scheduling a great team of volunteers for the 2026 games event. If you are Respectful, Personable, Assertive, Confident, and have some coordination experience and have been a volunteer, please apply!

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Closing Date: Aug 17 2026

Tlu-piich Games - Assistant

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking two (2) enthusiastic and energetic person of aboriginal descent to serve as the 2026 Tlu-piich Games Assistant. This position involves provide support to the Tlu-piich Games Coordinator and games staff in a full range of activities related to the 2026 Games event. If you are personable, confident, assertive, and have some coordination experience or have volunteered for a sports event before, please apply!

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Closing Date: Aug 17 2026

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

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

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