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

Clinical Nurse Lead- Term

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a term (to May 30, 2026), full-time Clinical Nurse Leader to provide professional nursing guidance and support to Nurses. Based in Port Alberni or Tofino, this position will support and guide nurses to deliver professional, ethical, culturally safe, team based, and responsible care based on the Nuu-chah-nulth Nursing framework. There is the possibility to transition to a permanent full-time position based on operational requirements.

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Closing Date: Mar 6 2027

On-Call Maintenance Worker

We are seeking a reliable Maintenance Worker(s) who can provide casual, on-call facility and grounds maintenance work for the NTC main office and four satellite buildings. This contract position will be responsible for:

•Perform routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs: painting, drywall repairs, assembling new office desks, shelve and repairing furniture, doors, exterior stairs, and addressing basic plumbing issues (washroom toilet/sink repairs), etc.
•Exterior & Grounds: Cleaning gutters, power washing, building repairs, exterior cleaning, digging, and grounds upkeep, etc.

Provide own tools commonly used:
•Hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers)
•Power tools (drills, saws, pressure washer)
•Cleaning equipment (vacuums. brooms)
•Painting equipment

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Closing Date: Mar 18 2026

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

Team Assistant

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services (Usma) is seeking a reliable, highly motivated Team Assistant to fill a permanent, full-time position. This position performs a variety of complex administrative duties utilizing MIS and ICM – two complex government systems. This position provides program support to child protection, guardianship and resource teams. Based out of the Usma office in Port Alberni BC, this position is under the general supervision of the Usma Administrative Team Leader.

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Closing Date: Mar 18 2026

Supported Trauma Informed Behavioural Support Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Child and Family Services program is seeking a full-time Supported Trauma Informed Behavioral Support (STIBS) Worker for a maternity backfill through September 30, 2027. Based in Port Alberni, BC, this role supports Nuu-chah-nulth children, youth, and families involved with the Usma program who have experienced intergenerational trauma. The STIBS Worker provides individualized (1:1) social and emotional learning support to referred children and youth and works collaboratively with families and the Usma team. This position reports to the Care Support Team Leader and is required to travel to 14 Nuu-chah-nulth communities (by vehicle, boat, airplane and helicopter).

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Closing Date: Mar 9 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)

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Closing Date: Aug 25 2026