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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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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:
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The Clinical Lead is a key leadership role responsible for administering, overseeing, and coordinating the delivery of high-quality clinical services within our organization. This position ensures the effectiveness of care programs and services while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Clinical Lead will play a pivotal role in developing and improving clinical programming and will be expected to provide direct support to frontline staff as needed.
Application deadline: open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact careers@orcalelum.ca to submit your resume and cover letter
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As a 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 careers@orcalelum.ca to submit your resume and cover letter
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This role requires ability with specialized mental health expertise, particularly in community and Indigenous settings. This position will serve as one of the primary intake workers at Orca Lelum, providing a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care. In addition to intake coordination, you will provide visibility for Orca Lelum in community gatherings and any outreach endeavours.
Application deadline: open until filled
Job posting available here
Contact careers@orcalelum.ca 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.