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

Office Assistant (NETP)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Nuu-chah-nulth Employment & Training Program (NETP) is
seeking a highly motivated, term (to March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension), full-time
Office Assistant. Based in Port Alberni, the Office Assistant provides clerical and administrative
support to the NETP team including database administration support, meeting coordination, word
processing and reception duties.

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Closing Date: Apr 14 2025

Resolution Health Support Worker SR

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term (to March 31, 2026), full-time Resolution Health Support Worker to provide cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. This position also provides support completing Day Scholar and Indian Day School applications in community, and in urban settings. This position is based out of Port Alberni, and requires travel (including on gravel road, by boat, airplane and helicopter) into Southern and Northern Region communities.

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Closing Date: Apr 8 2025

Resolution Health Support Worker CR

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term (to March 31, 2026), full-time Resolution Health Support Worker to provide cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. This position also provides support completing Day Scholar and Indian Day School applications in community, and in urban settings. This position is based out of Tofino, and requires travel (including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter) into Central Region communities.

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Closing Date: Apr 8 2025

Team Assistant (Usma)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking a reliable, highly motivated Team Assistant to fill a permanent, full-time position. This position performs a variety of complex administrative duties for a Team of Social Workers utilizing MIS and ICM – two complex government systems. Based out of the Usma office in Port Alberni BC, this position is under the general supervision of the Usma Program Delivery Assistant.

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Closing Date: Apr 3 2025

HR Generalist

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a motivated, mid-level HR professional
to join its Human Resources team as a Human Resources Generalist. This permanent, fulltime,
position will be involved in providing a full spectrum of HR functions (including fullcycle
recruiting, training, performance management, employee relations, Health and
Safety) that are essential to NTC’s departmental programs and services. Based out of the
NTC Main office located in Port Alberni BC, the Human Resource Generalist is under the
general supervision of the HR Manager.

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Closing Date: Apr 2 2025

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.

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Closing Date: Apr 2 2025

Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Backfill

Your opportunity to work, live and play in a heritage community rich in Indigenous culture. Port Alberni is nestled below scenic mountains and is central to Vancouver Island’s Ocean vistas and towering rain forests. Perfect for recreational activities and exploring many cultural events!
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 April 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. Reasonable relocation allowance will be provided for the successful candidate.

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Closing Date: Mar 28 2025

Clinical Counsellor (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.

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Closing Date: Jan 7 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.

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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.

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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, 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: Jul 31 2025