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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:

  • Kw’umut Lelum currently has a Child Safety- Intake position available and is looking for an individual who is a collaborative, strength-based social work practitioner that possesses knowledge of Coast Salish cultural values and protocols to incorporate into the child safety environment.

    The successful Applicant will:

    • Have had previous experience providing delegated, child safety services, and possess knowledge of family court proceeding (an asset)

    • Have C6 delegation (preferred)

    Application deadline: September 24th, 2026 at 4:00pm

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • The Wellness Navigator supports children, youth, adults, and families by helping them navigate assessments, specialized services, and individualized wellness plans. This role works closely with families to identify needs, coordinate supports and reduce barriers to accessing care. The Wellness Navigator maintains an active caseload, provides ongoing case management, and collaborates with community partners to ensure coordinated, culturally safe, and client-centered services. This position requires strong knowledge of local health, social, and community-based services in the Nanaimo and Duncan areas and a commitment to respectful, inclusive, and strengths-based practice.

    Application deadline: September 29th, 2026 at 4:00pm

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • The Uy’ama 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.

    Treatment approaches should be informed and shaped by a balance of combining Western psychology along with Indigenous cultural practices and ceremonies that promotes healing and connection with culture.

    Application deadline: October 8th, 2026 at 4:00pm

    Job posting available here

    Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

  • Kw’umut Lelum is looking for an individual who is a collaborative, strength-based social work practitioner that possesses knowledge of Coast Salish cultural values and protocols to incorporate into the child safety environment.

    The Guardianship Social Worker is responsible for recruiting, developing and maintaining a range of resources in which to place children in care, while promoting and ensuring their well-being throughout. This position will prioritize cultural and familial connections for permanency and prepare youth to transition to Post Majority.

    Application deadline: September 24th, 2026 at 4:00pm

    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

  • The Youth Support Worker is a frontline member of Orca Lelum’s Wellness Program and plays an essential role in providing safe, consistent, relational and culturally grounded support to young spirits ages 12–18.

    Youth Support Workers provide 24/7 direct support and supervision and help young spirits engage in their individualized Wellness Plans through daily routines, relationships, activities, life-skills development, cultural connection and wellness-focused programming.

    Working under the direction of the Youth Support Supervisor, Youth Support Workers work collaboratively with the Wellness Team, Cultural Team, Occupational Therapists, clinical supports, Holistic Trauma-Informed Advisor and other internal and external professionals involved in supporting young spirits.

    Application deadline: Open until filled

    Job posting available here

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

    Youth Support Workers are expected to observe, document and communicate young spirit progress, strengths, challenges and emerging needs; maintain appropriate professional boundaries; respond effectively to crisis and safety concerns; and contribute to a respectful, reliable and collaborative team environment.

  • 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.