Work With Us

Performs general administrative support duties:

• Receives incoming calls, responds to general inquiries, takes messages and directs calls to appropriate staff

• Greets clients

• Books meeting rooms, monitors appointment list and notifies staff of arrivals.

• Maintains/controls sign-out sheets/books

• Completes courier slips, and arranges for pick-up and delivery

• Arranges for outgoing correspondence including bulk mailing

• Notifies/alerts appropriate staff of emergency situations

Application deadline: December 8th @ 4:00pm

Job posting available here

Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

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

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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

• Receives, assesses and responds to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, assessing strengths and needs, inquiring with appropriate agencies developing safety plans. Subsequent actions may involve moving the child to an in care or out of care placement and/or court processes.

• Collaboratively develops and implements plans by identifying client needs, establishing long- and short-term goals and resources to support the children and families.

• Ensures the ongoing management of cases by monitoring progress towards goals, coordinating services, consulting with other service providers, examining the terms of the contract and making referrals to other agencies as needed.

• Prepares documentation for court, files documents and ensures legislative requirements are addressed within required timelines.

• Facilitates alternative processes for dispute resolution. Collaboratively engages families in determining appropriate processes (e.g. family circles, mediation etc.) Job Title Child Safety Social Worker

Application deadline: Friday, November 21st @ 4:00pm

Job posting available here

Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter

This role requires ability with specialized mental health expertise, particularly in community and Indigenous settings. This position will serve as the primary intake workers at Orca Lelum, providing a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care. Reporting to the Program Lead, with day-to-day supervision provided by the Therapeutic Supervisor, the Intake Worker will also provide visibility for Orca Lelum in community gatherings and any outreach endeavors.

Application deadline: Open until filled

Job posting available here

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

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