Quu’asa Wellness Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl (Mental Health) program is seeking two (2) full-time, term (to March 31, 2026) Quu’asa Wellness Worker positions. These positions provide culturally based support to individuals, families, and communities. The Quu’asa Wellness Worker is best suited for someone who has a desire to bring cultural practices into healing with an emphasis of providing support to First Nations people who are at risk or have been involved in high-risk lifestyles. These positions can be based out of Port Alberni, Campbell River, Tofino or Ucluelet and will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island (including by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).    

Responsibilities Include

• To provide direct support to individuals, families, and communities.
• To facilitate cultural learning, activities, and ceremonies that provides cultural healing and mental wellness.
• To facilitate family support networks and facilitate family connections.
• To be familiar with other healing resources and introducing (referring) clients to these resources.
• To work with other staff to respond to crisis and mobilize community strength in response.
• To maintain reports, forms, and all required documents on a timely basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural-healing practices.
• Front-line experience working with aboriginal people.
• Diploma or other training in a field related to counselling and recovery.
• Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addiction.
• Awareness of western mental health approaches.
• Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s licence.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: Annual salary range $56,000 - $63,000.