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JOB POSTINGS

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 Physical Literacy and Social Impact Through Sport Coordinator is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing inclusive sport and recreation programming that enhances physical literacy and strengthens community well-being. This role focuses on increasing access to safe, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate activities for the Agency’s target population, while using sport as a tool to build confidence, connection, and life skills.

    Overall, this position plays a key role in promoting healthy, active lifestyles and creating meaningful social impact through sport.

    Application deadline: Open until filled

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • The Indigenous Women’s Wellness Counsellor provides culturally safe, trauma-informed and strength-based counselling and holistic wellness support to Coast Salish and Nuu Chah Nulth women. This role centers Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and healing practices while supporting clients in areas such as mental health, emotional well-being, family relationships, and community connection.

    Application deadline: April 30, 2026

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • Seeking a contract worker for 2 to 5 days per week (up to 35 hours) to transport parents/children to/from supervised access visits and to supervise the visit.

    The successful Applicant will:

    • Apply with a completed Criminal Record Check.

    • Have excellent interpersonal and self-management skills.

    • Possess knowledge of and are willing to work and learn about Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-Nulth cultural values, teachings and protocols.

    • Have previous experience providing services to children and families.

    • Must have and maintain a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.

    • Availability for some evening and weekend work.

    Application deadline: Open until Closed

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • Culture/Recreation programming improves holistic health, quality of life and well-being through participation. This position supports Kw’umut Lelum programming by actively supporting, planning, preparing and all other duties associated with cultural team activities. This position will provide support for the recreational and cultural services for children, youth, and community and their support networks. Kw’umut Lelum looks to integrate specific interests, community resources and individual needs into activities which aim to improve functioning and keep children and youth active, balanced, and independent as possible.

    Application deadline: Open until closed

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • Orca Lelum is seeking expressions of interest from a qualified Medical Doctor (MD) specializing in Addiction Medicine to serve as the Medical Director and provide medical oversight, prescribing authority, and clinical leadership for BC’s first Indigenous youth withdrawal management and wellness centre.

    Application deadline: Open until filled

    Job posting available here

    Contact Nikita D’Souza to submit your resume and cover letter

  • Orca Lelum Wellness Society is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified and compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) who are committed to supporting Indigenous youth through culturally grounded healing and trauma-informed care.

    This opportunity is open to clinicians who are currently registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and in good standing as an RCC.

    Application deadline: Open until filled

    Job posting available here

    Contact Nikita D’Souza to submit your resume and cover letter

  • The Medical Doctor will report to the Wellness Program Director and serves as the primary medical authority for Orca Lelum, ensuring safe, effective, and culturally responsive medical care for youth.

    Application deadline: Open until filled

    Job posting available here

    Contact Nikita D’Souza to submit your resume and cover letter

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.