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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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The yuqwuhem u tu’ stlit’qulh 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: Friday, March 28th @ 4:00pm
Job posting available here
Contact Maria Kerman to submit your resume and cover letter
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Orca Lelum is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Nurse Practitioners to provide their services to Indigenous youth in a residential substance use treatment center. Orca Lelum provides a 10-week live-in wellness program and medically supervised withdrawal support. Our center is dedicated to holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally rooted care for Indigenous youth (ages 12-18) who are navigating substance use challenges and healing from trauma.
Application deadline: open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact careers@orcalelum.ca to submit your resume and cover letter
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Orca Lelum is seeking expressions of interest from qualified psychiatrists to provide psychiatric services to Indigenous youth in a residential substance use treatment center. Orca Lelum provides a 10-week live-in wellness program and medically supervised withdrawal support. Our center is dedicated to holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally rooted care for Indigenous youth (ages 12-18) who are navigating substance use challenges and healing from trauma.
Application deadline: open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact careers@orcalelum.ca to submit your resume and cover letter
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Reporting to the Wellness Lead, 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.
Application deadline: open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact careers@orcalelum.ca to submit your resume and cover letter
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Orca Lelum, an Indigenous-led wellness center for youth, is seeking proposals from qualified candidates for the position of Medical Director. Orca Lelum provides a 10-week live-in wellness program and medically supervised withdrawal support. Our center is dedicated to holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally rooted care for Indigenous youth (ages 12-18) who are navigating substance use challenges and healing from trauma.
Our approach is guided by Snuwuyulh (traditional teachings), the 4 posts of the longhouse (mind, body, spirit, and heart), and the Canoe Model, which emphasizes unity, resilience, and collaborative healing.
Application deadline: open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact careers@orcalelum.ca 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.