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Kw’umut Lelum is a Delegated Aboriginal Agency serving 9 Nations on Vancouver Island. We offer a Four Day Work Week, match Government wages and pension plan, and have an excellent benefits package

We currently have the following open positions:

  • The clinical case manager is a nursing role that plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of client management. The case manager works with the wellness and programming team to co-create care plans, ensuring the care plans are implemented, and working with other medical, wellness, and cultural leads to provide appropriate care for the needs of each individual. case manager duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s health and services needed.

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    Closing Date: Open until filled.

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Nikita D’Souza

  • The Continuous Care Worker (CCW) provides personal care for clients from in-take to discharge planning and support, once clients have completed their 10 weeks program. Additionally, the CCW would nurture clients in addressing their needs of the heart, mind, body, and spirit. As a CCW, you will play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing recovery and rehabilitation of our youth residents as they transition from intensive wellness programing to community living.

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    Closing Date: Open until filled.

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Nikita D’Souza

  • The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) plays a crucial role as a member of a multidisciplinary team, in supporting patients, physicians, registered nurses, and other health professionals. Understanding and recognizing the historical impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities and dedicating to support their healing, growth, and cultural revitalization would be paramount in this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical and professional standards, with proficiency in provincial and organizational privacy and freedom of information regulations. Having a solid understanding of cultural safety, trauma-informed care and showing respect for Indigenous ways of knowing is critical to succeed in this position.

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    Closing Date: Open until filled.

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Nikita D’Souza

  • The Medical Director (MD) at Orca Lelum plays a fundamental role overseeing the medical aspects of the Orca Lelum ‘Substance Withdrawal Support and Stabilization Program’ in alignment with the organization's vision, mission, goals. Additionally, the MD will be participating in the development, implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement of medical programing.

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    Closing Date: Open until filled.

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Nikita D’Souza

  • As a clinical counsellor, you will play a crucial role in providing therapeutic support to youth, facilitating individual and group sessions, and implementing intervention programs. This position requires strong clinical skills, the ability to assess and address a variety of problems, and the commitment to making a positive impact on the well-being of youth. Having a strong background in counseling, a deep understanding of youths’ mental health issues, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team is essential for this role.

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    Closing Date: Open until filled.

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Nikita D’Souza

  • Reporting to the wellness manager, this position is responsible for providing comprehensive culturally based care and support in the areas of mental wellness, addictions, trauma, sexual abuse, and violence for Indigenous youth. The cultural worker works closely with the wellness co-ordinator, wellness mentors, wellness manager, clinical counsellors, and medical professionals to support the delivery of a range of holistic, culturally rooted, trauma informed programming and services. The ideal candidate must be passionate about promoting traditional cultural teachings and practices, fostering supportive relationships within the community, and actively contributing to the well-being of youth.

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    Closing Date: Open until filled.

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Nikita D’Souza

  • Kw’umut Lelum currently has a Canoe Life Coordinator position available on our 4 Seasons of Culture Team. The position requires an individual with a high level of coordination skills and that can work inclusively and respectfully with Indigenous children and youth; through a cultural lens.

    This position works with our 9 Member Nations on Vancouver Island.

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    Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    Maria Kerman

  • Our Contracted Residential Care Home is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their team as a Residential Child/Youth Support Worker, specially focused on providing care and support to First Nation youth. This role will involve working closely with young individuals from First Nations communities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal development within a residential setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and culturally sensitive environment that promotes growth, healing and empowerment.

    The successful applicant will have:

    • Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field (preferred)

    • Previous experience working with First Nation youth, preferably in a residential or group home setting

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with the youth

    • Empathy, patience, and the ability to provide trauma-informed care

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-orientated mindset

    • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

    • Valid driver’s license

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    Closing Date: open until filled

    Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

    resumes@howardave.ca

Career Opportunities

Kw'umut Lelum is a great place to start or grow your career.  

We are always interested in receiving new resumes and letters from interested applicants.  Kw'umut Lelum employs delegated social workers, family support workers, cultural support workers, and program and administrative staff. 

 We have offices in Nanaimo and Duncan, and many positions involve traveling to our Member Nations - which range from Qualicum down to Malahat.

Please feel free to send a letter expressing interest along with a resume to Maria Kerman, Human Resources.