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

Uu-a-thluk Program Coordinator

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a qualified individual to serve in the role of Uu-a-thluk (Fisheries) Program Coordinator to provide administrative and strategic support to the Uu-a-thluk team. Based out of Port Alberni, this permanent, full-time position coordinates the efficient delivery of Uu-a-thluk services to the 14-member Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, their communities, and their members.

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Closing Date: Aug 19 2022

Child, Youth & Adult Clinical Counsellor

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Child, Youth & Adult Clinical Counsellor to provide support to children, youth, adults, and families living in the Northern Nuu-chah-nulth region. This permanent, full-time position can be based out of Gold River, Ehattesaht, Nuchatlaht or Zeballos will promote wellness through a balance of First Nation and western methods; and requires travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane) into communities.

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Closing Date: Aug 25 2022

ACCOUNTING CLERK 2

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family & Child Services (Usma F&CS) Department is looking for a permanent, full-time, Accounting Clerk 2 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 position reports to the Usma Office Coordinator.

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Closing Date: Aug 22 2022

Indian Registration Assistant (0.8 FTE)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Indian Registration Program is seeking a mature, reliable, Indian Registration Assistant to provide administrative support to the Indian Registration Administrator (IRA) and carrying out specialized office duties in compliance with NTC & ISC requirements. Based out of Port Alberni, this permanent, part-time (0.8) position reports to the NTC IRA.

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Closing Date: Aug 12 2022

Bridging Director of Finance

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking an experienced leader looking for long-term employment to take on the exciting role as Bridging Director of Finance. Based out of Port Alberni, this full-time position is a succession planning position with the objective that the incumbent will assume the role of the NTC Director of Finance in 2023. This is a unique and dynamic opportunity for the right candidate!
Job Overview: The Bridging Director of Finance will assist in the financial management of all NTC program areas to ensure that finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner and comply with relevant legislation, bylaws, policies, and procedures. This position will also assist the Director of Finance in the coordination of the annual Audit and assist in ensuring that all funds for distribution to the member First Nations are administered on a timely basis and in accordance with funding and program agreements.

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Closing Date: Aug 15 2022

IAFNYES Employment Subsidy Program Coordinator

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a full-time, term Income Assistance First Nation Youth Employment Strategy (IAFNYES) Employment Subsidy Program Coordinator based out of Port Alberni. Duties include coordinating quality IAFNYES mentored work placements & related training opportunities for eligible Nuu-chah-nulth youth aged 18-30 who are Income Assistance recipients. This position will have responsibilities with the Income Assistance First Nations Youth Employment Strategy (IAFNYES) program. Travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane, depending on caseload) is required for this position. This term position ends on March 31, 2023 (with the possibility of an extension).

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Closing Date: Aug 18 2022

Fisheries Program Manager

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking an experienced leader to take on the exciting, full-time opportunity of Fisheries Program Manager. The position oversees all aspects of the NTC Fisheries Program (Uu-a-thluk), advancing Nuu-chah-nulth interests in fisheries access, management, and employment. Based out of Port Alberni, the position requires frequent travel to all Nuu-chah-nulth territories and other locations in BC.
Job Overview: Leading an efficient and effective team within a well-established fisheries program, the Fisheries Program Manager works for the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations to achieve a wide variety of fisheries related goals and objectives. The Fisheries Program Manager coordinates Nuu-chah-nulth fisheries policy and technical support and reports to the NTC Executive, Directors, Ha’wiih, Nations and their members.

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Closing Date: Aug 15 2022

Youth Navigator (Usma)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a qualified professional to serve as a Youth Navigator with Usma Family and Child Services (F&CS). Based out of Port Alberni, this permanent, full-time position will work alongside the Usma F&CS team to coordinate and facilitate youth transitioning into young adulthood, as well as working with younger children in care through one on one and group facilitation.

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Closing Date: Aug 15 2022

PES Coordinator

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a term (to March 31, 2023 – 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’s duties are aligned with the NTC’s Education, Training, and Social Development Department.

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Closing Date: Aug 9 2022

0.8 Clinical Supervisor - Teechuktl (Mental Health)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Teechuktl Program is seeking a permanent, part-time (0.8) Clinical Supervisor to support Teechuktl staff working in all three of the NTC Regions. Based out of Port Alberni, this position will provide group and individual clinical supervision that supports a multi-disciplinary staff in their duties to provide the highest quality mental health services to clients. The Clinical Supervisor, at times, will be required to travel into the regions (including by road, boat, and airplane).

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Closing Date: Aug 9 2022

Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter (Term)

The Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council’s Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper is seeking a term, full-time Reporter who can provide dedicated news coverage and the writing of stories that matter to First Nations and the general public. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong work ethic, and with a working knowledge of journalism in social media. Based out of Port Alberni, Tofino, or Ucluelet, this is a term position to March 31, 2025.

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Closing Date: Aug 15 2022

Home Care / Community Health Nurse

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a part-time (0.9) Registered Nurse to provide a full continuum of Community Health 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 the NTC Northern Region office (Gold River/Tsaxana), and requires travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane) into communities.

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Closing Date: May 3 2023

Social Worker (Usma Family & Child Services)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking an experienced, C6 delegated Social Worker to fill a permanent, full-time position. Based out of Port Alberni, this position 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 26 2023