Early Years Outreach Worker

NTC; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Port Alberni is seeking an Early Years Outreach Worker to support families with children aged 0-18. This role involves home visits to address child development concerns, creating individual care plans, and connecting families with community resources. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in early childhood education and experience in childcare settings. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health/dental benefits

Pension and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in childcare or family settings.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits with parents to address child development issues.
• Facilitate individual care plans for children as per family needs.
• Collaboratively deliver group services for child development.

Skills

Early childhood education

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Resourcefulness

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Diploma in early childhood education or related field

Job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Child & Youth Services Department is seeking a permanent,full-time Early Years Outreach Worker. This positionis a key resource to support families (prenatally, postnatally and with children 0 - 18) in meeting their child’s health, developmental, social, and emotional goals; and strengthening the parent’s confidence and skills in parenting. Based out of Port Alberni, the Early Years Outreach Worker will do home visits with parents to address concerns regarding child development. This positionrequires travel into remote communities including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter.

• Conducts home visits with parents and be a resource to address concerns regarding child development issues.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of individual care plans for children that reflect the choices and priorities identified by their families.
• Assists the family in planning activities in the home and community which will encourage the growth and development of the child.
• Introduces the family to community resources and comprehensive services which will be of benefit to the child and family.
• Provides ongoing evaluation on activities.
• Works collaboratively with the community to deliver group services that promote positive child development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood development or experience in infant/child development, pre/post-natal care, or pregnancy outreach.
• Two (2) years’ experience in childcare or family setting.
• Knowledge of existing historical barriers to active First Nation families and parent involvement in their child’s development.
• Sensitivity to the real needs of First Nation’s families.
• Able to act with tact, meet deadlines, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
• Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and be able to travel to NTC Southern Region Communities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience- $56,000 - $71,000.
• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental coverage, pension and professional development.
• A supportive and culturally rich work environment with opportunities for growth.

Company

NTC

Location

Port Alberni

Contact Info

Apply by1 pm, November 3, 2025, by sending your cover letter, resume, and three references (available to call) to:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for this position.

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