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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
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!
Closing Date: Jun 19 2026
Tlu-piich Games - Volunteer Coordinator
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person of aboriginal
descent to serve as the 2026 Tlu-piich Games Volunteer Coordinator. This position involves
overseeing the recruiting, training, and scheduling a team of volunteers for 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!
Closing Date: Jun 19 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!
Closing Date: Jun 19 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).
NCN Strategic Justice Planner
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Nuu-chah-nulth (NCN) Strategic Justice Planner will bring together 12 Nuu-chah-nulth communities from across all regions to engage in strategic planning on justice-related issues, with the goal of developing culturally appropriate alternatives to the colonial justice system. This multi-year, full-time, term position focuses on developing diversion-based justice plans, facilitating community dialogue, and advocating for sustainable funding and ongoing community engagement. This role involves travel to remote and urban locations. The position reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with NTC Executive providing regularly scheduled updates on progress.
Closing Date: Jun 22 2026
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).
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).
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.
Closing Date: May 15 2027
Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor (CR , 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 and other Regions including the Southern and the Northern Region. Travel is on gravel road, by helicopter, float plane, and boat.
Closing Date: Apr 29 2027
Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor Term, Part Time (NR, Campbell River)
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term, part-time (0.5-0.8 FTE) Teechuktl Clinical Counsellor to provide maternity leave coverage through May 2027. This role provides 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. Travel to other Regions including the Southern and the Central Region may be required.
Closing Date: Apr 29 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.
Closing Date: Apr 29 2027
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.
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)
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.
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.
Closing Date: Sep 16 2026
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
5001 Mission Road
PO Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
Phone: (250) 724-5757
Fax: (250) 723-0463
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