Our Tribe actively pursues for new opportunities such as; Job, Educational and Training, or Scholarships. We will keep our members updated when such opportunity arises. 

Employment Opportunities 

Throughout the year, we seek employees to hire for various jobs. Depending on the position, some positions may be full time, part time, seasonal, or on a fixed schedule. 

​To see what positions we have available, view the content below.

​Total Jobs Available: 0

(Last updated Feb 27th, 2019)

Education
​and Training Opportunities

At Nuchatlaht Tribe, we partner with other Tribes to offer our members the educational and training opportunities to help them strive in their day-to-day lives.

To learn about the opportunities we have available, view the content below.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council actively seeks opportunities for scholarships for High-school graduates and those seeking further education. Check back here often to see what new opportunities may become available.

• Employment Opportunities
• Education and Training Opportunities
• Scholarship Opportunities

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Summer youth worker

Job Opportunity (1 of 4) - Summer Youth Worker

(Deadline: June 8 th, 2018) -- ​Term of Employment: July 2nd, 2018 – August 10th, 2018 

​Nuchatlaht Tribe, a member tribe of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, is seeking a Summer Youth Worker to join our team. We’re looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. The Summer Youth Worker will organize and deliver activities to the youth that reside in Oclucje on a weekly basis from July 2nd -August 10th . 

Primary Responsibilities
• Plan and organize activities for the youth in the community
• Ensure participants’ safety
• Assist in the Band Office when needed
• Take participants on field trips
• Assist in fundraising for field trips
• Lead cooking and baking exercises 

Qualifications
• Must be a full-time Aboriginal, Inuit or Metis student in the academic year 2017-18, and returning to full-time studies in the upcoming 2018-19 academic years.
• Possession of a class 5 driver’s license and a working vehicle is an asset
• Previous experience working with the youth in Oclucje
• Previous training or work in the area of youth program development and/or supervisory positions

Wages and Hours
The successful applicant will be paid $12.65/hour and will be paid no more than 240 hours.


How to Apply
Please apply by sending your résumé as either a Microsoft Word or PDF file to administrator@nuchatlaht.com.
Please include “Summer Youth Worker” in the subject line of your e-mail.

SUMMEr operations and maintenance assistant

Job Opportunity (2 of 4) - Summer Operations and Maintenance Assistant

(Deadline: June 8 th, 2018) -- ​Term of Employment: July 2nd, 2018 – August 10th, 2018 

​Nuchatlaht Tribe, a member tribe of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, is seeking a Summer Operations and Maintenance Assistant to join our team. We’re looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. The Summer Operations and Maintenance Assistant will assist the Operations and Maintenance worker.

Primary Responsibilities
• Mow the lawns on a bi-weekly basis
• Monitor the drinking water quality of the community on a weekly basis
​• Test the water plant generator on a monthly basis
• Flush hydrants on a monthly basis
• Test fire hose on a monthly basis • Brush excess bushes on a bi-weekly basis
• Organize a semi-annual community clean-up event 

Qualifications
• Must be a full-time Aboriginal, Inuit or Metis student in the academic year 2017-18, and returning to full-time studies in the upcoming 2018-19 academic years.
• Possession of a class 5 driver’s license and a working vehicle is an asset
• Possession of a class 5 driver’s license and a working vehicle is an asset
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Willingness to work outdoors despite poor weather conditions (rain, windy, etc.)
• Willingness to learn
• A basic understanding on the use of chainsaws, and lawn mowers
• A basic understanding of Microsoft excel
• Previous training or work in the area of operations and maintenance
• Ability to meet deadlines 

Wages and Hours
The successful applicant will be paid $12.65/hour and will be paid no more than 240 hours.

How to Apply
Apply by sending a Microsoft Word or PDF of your résumé and a cover letter explaining why this position appeals to you to administrator@nuchatlaht.com.

​Please include “Summer Operations and Maintenance Assistant” in the subject line of your e-mail. 

Temporary junior fisheries technician -- herring season

Job Opportunity (3 of 4) - ​Temporary Junior Fisheries Technician – Herring Season

Nuchatlaht Tribe, a member tribe of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribe, is seeking one or two (1-2) temporary Junior Fisheries Technician – Herring Season to join our team. We’re looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude, and a willingness to learn. 

The Junior Fisheries Technician – Herring Season will primarily be responsible for assisting with onwater herring spawn surveys, beach surveys, and the collection and the processing of whole herring and herring roe. Additional fisheries work may be offered and could include activities related to aquaculture, freshwater fisheries and marine patrols associated with the conservation, protection and use of the ha’houlthee through the Fisheries department. The candidate may be called upon to work with other departments in duties related to herring and the cultural use and celebration of herring. 

This is a short-term position covering the school Spring Break period for youth aged 12 to 21 years. The candidate must be willing to work a minimum of 5 days and available through the duration of the dates February 14 through to April 7, 2017 on an on-call basis. This position is based in Oclucje and preference will be given to Nuchatlaht Tribe members.

Primary Responsibilities
• Assist the skipper of the vessel,
• Set and collect kelp, herring boughs and roe on kelp,
• Load and off load herring and roe catch,
• Record data and observations accurately,
• Collect biological samples following established protocols and complete forms,
• Assist elsewhere as and when needed.

Qualifications and Abilities
• Previous experience on a vessel and fishing,
• Strong attention to detail, able to accurately gather and record information, and
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50lbs, able to work outdoors all day

Wages
The successful applicant will be paid a maximum of $12-$15/hour, depending on qualifications and experience. 

How to Apply
Apply by sending a Microsoft Word or PDF of your résumé and a cover letter explaining why this position appeals to you to administrator@nuchatlaht.com. Please include “Junior Fishery Technician” in the subject line of your e-mail. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Band administrator

Job Opportunity (4 of 4) - Band Administrator

Nuchatlaht Tribe, a member tribe of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribe, is seeking one (1) Band Administrator to join our team. We’re looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. The Band Administrator will provide support in implementing Chief and Council’s vision, oversee the operations of Nuchatlaht Tribe and its staff, and serve Nuchatlaht Tribe’s members.

This position's work hours will be full time from Monday to Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. A flex day will be provided once a month after the probation is completed and every second Friday work will end at 12:00pm. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage six full time permanent staff members
• Oversee and create the annual operating budget
• Manage the capital infrastructure and capital residential departments and programs
• Manage the economic development department and businesses
• Implement annual plans (strategic plans, communication plans, and economic development plans)
• Facilitate monthly Chief and Council meetings with the Chief and three Councilors and implement their vision
• Write funding proposals and reports  Gather membership concerns and create strategies to address concerns
• Liaise with surrounding First Nations, the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, the Village of Zeballos, the Province of BC, and the Government of Canada
• ​Provide strategic planning services 

Qualifications

• Possesses a current valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Possesses a working vehicle and is willing to travel
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, or public administration
• Willing to take on the job training
• Basic understanding of computers, the internet and emails
• Advanced understanding of Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• 2 years’ experience managing staff
• 2 years’ experience managing budgets and finances
• 1 years’ experience in completing year-end tasks at a First Nations, government, or not-for-profit organization
• 1 years’ experience in working with First Nations
• 1 years’ experience in facilitating meetings
• Willingness to train a member to take over the Band Administrator role
• Willingness to move to Zeballos and embrace the West Coast
• Completion of a recent Criminal Record Check 

Wages
The successful applicant will be paid a maximum of $32/hour, depending on qualifications held

How to Apply
​Please apply by ending your résumé as either a Microsoft Word or PDF file to administrator@nuchatlaht.com. Please include “Band Administrator” in the subject line of your e-mail. 

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Educational Opportunity #1
​Nuu-chah-nulth Language Proficiency Certificate Program 

Register now for this exciting and important program.

Build your Nuuchahnulth language proficiency in your preferred dialect working with people from your community. The courses in this program are designed to give you skills for learning an endangered indigenous language, and provide intensive support to achieve new levels of proficiency; from whichever language level you are starting at – beginner to advanced. 

Feb 2, 2018 - Dec 2, 2018
Port Alberni, BC 

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2018 Course Schedule & Tuition
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Term One: 3 Courses: IED 157, IED 159, Ling 181 = $1,764.90/term approx.
Weekends: Feb 2 – 4, Mar 2 – 4, Apr 6 – 8, May 4 – 6, May 25-27, 2018

Term Two: 3 Courses: IED 158, IED 159-2, Ling 182 = $1,764.90/term approx.
Weekends: June 1-3, Jul 6 – 8 & Jul 20 – 22, Aug 10 – 12, 2018 

Term Three: 3 Courses: IED 156, IED 159-3, IED 199 = $1,764.90/term approx.
Weekends: Sept 7-9, Oct 12-14, Nov 2-4, Nov 30, & Dec 1-2 Dec 14-15, 2018

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To register or for more information contact:

QLS Coordinator: Chi-ilth-umqua Anna Masso
annamasso1217@gmail.com 
T: (250) 723-1447 
​F: (250) 723-7787

UVic Contact: Lacey Jones
iedlpa@uvic.ca
T: (250) 721-7824 
F: (250) 853-3943

Nuchatlaht Tribe Website: Registration Form.

Registration Form Download

Registration Form (Page 1)

Registration Form (Page 2)

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Educational / Training Opportunity #2
Invitation to a Nuchatlaht Community Cultural Retreat

Tyee Walter Michael invites Nuchatlaht members to join him and his Council as a community to:
✓Celebrate, laugh, dream and learn together
✓Empower each other
✓Plan for our future
✓Think about our lands and resources
✓Learn about traditional foods and medicines
​✓Practice traditional self governance 

Dates:
Friday, January 26th 2018 at 5:00pm to Sunday, January 28th at 1:00pm 

Location:
​Cluxewe Resort and Campground, Port McNeil
– Accommodation, meals and travel supports will be provided. For more information about the location please visit their website. http://www.cluxeweresort.com 

Registration:
If you live in Oclucje please register at the office with Bryan Michael, Community Liaison,
​by phone 250-332-5908 or by email: community.liaison@nuchatlaht.com

If you live away from home please register with Norine Messer, Project Coordinator
by phone at (250) 735-4111 or email norinemesser@hotmail.com or on Facebook.

Invitation to cultural retreat registration form

Unfortunately, there are not any available scholarship opportunities at this time. Please, check back at a later time.

- Nuchatlaht Tribe Administration. (As of January 2018)