We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join our Cultural Wellness (CW) program. This program provides Elder-led cultural wellness care to new and existing members of Kilala Lelum and the Downtown Eastside community (DTES) through a culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:The Cultural Wellness Worker (CWW) is an integral part of the Cultural Wellness team, working directly with the CW Manager, Elders and Knowledge Holders, Primary Care team, and Kilala Lelum’s community partners. The CW program employs a spectrum of in-clinic (both…

We are seeking 2 to 4 individuals who are passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to assist the work of  Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative in the role of Peer Wellness Ambassadors who will support our members across the organization and will intersect all programming offered at Kilala Lelum. Kilala Lelum (KL) aims to provide access to decolonized primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, strength-based, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Doris Fox Lelum  is a new program that will provide…

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Primary Care team at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative as Co-Lead. KL’s aim is to provide healthcare services through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. The PC Co-Lead (RN) will support primary care staff by overseeing care coordination and programs, managing internal and external referrals, providing clinical oversight, training and mentorship for nursing staff.. This role combines strategic leadership (40%) with hands-on clinical support (60%), ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed care while fostering…

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is passionate about harm reduction and promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join our newest program and site, Doris Fox Lelum, at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. Doris Fox Lelum is a new initiative to provide low-barrier access to cultural, medical, and harm reduction services for Indigenous people who use drugs (IPWUD) and Kilala Lelum members living with opioid use disorder. The purpose of Doris Fox Lelum is to reduce the harms experienced by Indigenous people who use drugs in the DTES by providing low barrier,…

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Kilala Lelum as a Medical Office Assistant (MOA). Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to primary care and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Health Centre through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Job Summary:The MOA (0.8-1.0 FTE) is an integral part of KL’s interdisciplinary healthcare team, working in conjunction with primary care providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners), Allied Health professionals (Counsellors, Social Workers), the Cultural Wellness team (Elders and…

Position: Executive Director (1.0 FTE, negotiable) Location: 626 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC Reports To: Kílala Lelum Board of Directors Application Deadline: September 14, 2025.About Kílala LelumKílala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative is an Indigenous-led health cooperative dedicated to providing culturally safe, trauma-informed, and holistic primary care to urban Indigenous communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and values, we integrate Western and traditional healing practices to support wellness, equity, and “decolonizing” healthcare for the betterment of all the people we care for.  As we do our work, we are guided by our values of…

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Primary Care team at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to primary care, food security, medication management, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Health Centre through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Job Summary:The Registered Nurse (Casual), supported by an integrated health services team, will provide excellent culturally-safe care to members accessing the Primary Care clinic. Working in conjunction with primary care…

We are seeking a Program Manager who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join our team at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. Job Summary: The Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Kilala Lelum's newest site, Doris Fox Lelum, located at 121 Heatley Avenue. With the goal of providing low-barrier, trauma-informed, culturally safe care in a harm reduction context, Doris Fox Lelum will offer drop-in services, cultural wellness programming, basic primary care, substance use health services, and supportive employment opportunities. The Program…

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to assist the Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative in the role of Social Navigator (our reimagined version of Social Worker). Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to decolonized primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Health Centre through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:The Social Navigator (0.6 FTE), working within an interdisciplinary care team that includes Indigenous Elders, Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health professionals, and Outreach…

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Mobile Outreach Team at Kílala Lelum Medical Centre. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about working towards our shared goals of decolonizing healthcare and promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). Kílala Lelum (KL) aims to provide access to primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Health Centre through an outreach based, culturally safe, trauma-informed, member-centred, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:​​As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) working in an environment dedicated to the health and…

Position is half time including one remote or virtual session per week - starting July 2025.We are seeking a Primary Care Physician who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Primary Care team at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. KL’s aim is to provide healthcare services through a culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Please see kilalalelum.ca for more details. The Primary Care Physician will provide comprehensive, collaborative care to an existing panel of about 150 members (patients).Job Summary:The Primary Care Physician (0.5 FTE) will work in an environment dedicated…