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

Youth Support Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full time Youth Support Worker to join the Child & Youth Services (CYS) department. The Youth Support Worker will communicate with various service providers and coordinate activities to promote support plans and healing within a culturally safe framework. This position is based out of Port Alberni. Travel to remote communities is required (including on gravel road by vehicle, boat and airplane).

Closing Date: Feb 4 2025

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family & Child Services (Usma F&CS) is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of Accounts Payable duties specific to the Usma F&CS operations. Based out of the Usma F&CS office in Port Alberni, this permanent, full-time, position reports to the Usma Office Coordinator.

Closing Date: Feb 3 2025

Accounts Payable Clerk

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Finance Department is looking for 2 qualified Accounts Payable Clerks. Based out of Port Alberni, these positions will be following established NTC Finance Department’s processes and procedures.

Closing Date: Jan 31 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.

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.

Closing Date: Jan 7 2026

Resolution Health Support Worker (Tofino)

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.

Closing Date: Jan 22 2025

Resolution Health Support Worker (Port Alberni)

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.

Closing Date: Jan 22 2025

Program Coordinator (Term)

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a term (to March 31, 2025 – with the possibility of an extension), full-time Pre-employment Supports (PES) Coordinator.  Along with program coordination activities, the PES Program Coordinator provides case management support to Social Development Workers’ client services.  Based out of Port Alberni, this position is under the supervision of the Manager of Social Development, within the NTC’s Education, Training, and Social Development Department.

Closing Date: Jan 22 2025

Case Manager (Tofino and Area)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Social Development Program is looking for a qualified person to fill a term (to March 31, 2025 – with the possibility of an extension), full-time Pre-Employment Supports Case Manager.  This term position is best suited to someone who is skilled at inspiring and supporting clients in their pre-employment readiness and supporting them in reaching their potential through the development of training plans to achieve their employment goals. Based out of either Port Alberni, Tofino, or Ucluelet, the position will provide service and travel into the First Nation communities of Ucluelet, Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht, and Hesquiaht.

Closing Date: Jan 22 2025

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: Jan 21 2025

Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services — Term

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 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. Reasonable relocation allowance will be provided for the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Jan 21 2025

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance reports to the Executive Director and provides analytical support to a dynamic team of departmental managers. The successful candidate will participate in a thorough orientation led by the current incumbent, covering all aspects of the Tribal Council's financial responsibilities and best practices. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and administer all aspects of financial services including budget preparation, coordination of the annual audit, supporting strategic decision-making, financial reporting (provincial and federal), management of the Finance team staff, and other related functions. This position is based out of Port Alberni BC with the requirement of working on-site at the NTC Main Office. Reasonable relocation expense allowance will be provided for the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Dec 18 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

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

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

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