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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:
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As a registered 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.
Application deadline: Open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact Nikita D’Souza to submit your resume and cover letter
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Kw’umut Lelum currently has a Child and Youth Care Worker position available for an 18 month term. This position is eligible for the pension and benefits programs.
We are looking for an individual that is skilled at working inclusively and respectfully with Indigenous children, youth and their families. This position works with our 9 Member Nations on Vancouver Island and is housed in our Duncan office
Application deadline: Tuesday, September 2nd @ 4:00pm
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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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.
Application deadline: Open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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Kw’umut Lelum provides a continuum of culturally sensitive child centered programs to families, children and youth in nine communities. The Team Assistant will provide support to delegated social workers on the Kinship Team, by assisting with the non-delegated day-to-day casework and administrative activities.
Key responsibilities include assisting Kinship social workers with maintaining reports, records, documentation needs for cases, financial records and files.
Application deadline: Tuesday, August 26th.
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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Kw’umut Lelum provides a continuum of culturally sensitive, child-centered programs and services to families, children and youth in nine communities on Vancouver Island. Kw’umut Lelum currently has a Step-Up Transition Worker position available looking for an individual that is skilled at working inclusively and respectfully with Indigenous youth.
Step Up is a systematic approach for exploring a youth’s goals across five domains in preparation for adulthood, along with making plans to achieve these goals.
Application deadline: Tuesday, August 26th.
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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The Sni’nuw (Early Years) Outreach Worker is responsible for supporting parents with individual outreach and facilitates pre and post-natal groups. The Outreach Worker promotes and facilitates healthy pregnancies and enhances parenting capacity and early learning opportunities for supporting infants and toddlers, through an Indigenous lens.
Application deadline: Open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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Kw’umut Lelum currently has 2 Family Support Worker positions available and is looking for individuals that are skilled at working inclusively and respectfully with Indigenous children and families of our 9 Member Nations. One worker is for our Nanaimo office, and one worker for our Duncan office.
Application deadline: Open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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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
For a copy of this posting, please Download PDF
Closing Date: open until filled
Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:
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.