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 group and 1:1), outreach, and virtual approaches to connect our members, staff, and community members with culture-based wellness health and support.The CWW (0.6 FTE) performs a combination of duties to deliver cultural wellness care, including: acting as an Elders’ + Knowledge Holders’ assistant; alongside the CW team, creating and…

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 health promotion services and substance use care for Indigenous people who have experienced systemic barriers to accessing resources and healthcare in the DTES, including access to housing, income assistance, and low barrier primary care. Doris Fox Lelum will be a member-centred  program supported by an interdisciplinary team that includes Social…

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 team collaboration and program innovation.Job Summary:The Primary Care Co-Lead (RN) will work in an environment dedicated to Indigenous health and wellness and will provide strategic direction and oversight for the team of primary care providers. This team aims to provide culturally-safe and effective primary care for people…

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, drop-in programming and services in a less medicalized setting. The Doris Fox Lelum aims to integrate Indigenous culture, harm reduction services, drop-in programs, and prescription alternatives to the toxic drug supply. Doris Fox Lelum will  provide clinical services (primarily nursing), peer support and systems navigation, as well as opportunities to…

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 equity and wellness, respect, kindness, Indigenous culture, love, Elder leadership, and, especially important, laughter. Our Board of DirectorsWe are governed by a volunteer board of seven directors, who are elected by members of the stakeholder community at the Annual General Meeting. The directors work collaboratively with the Executive…

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 providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners), Allied Health providers (Counsellors, Social Navigators, Dieticians), and the Cultural Wellness team, the RN supports members’ access to and experience of primary care and Elder-led cultural care in the DTES.Responsibilities: Establish relationships with members and provide culturally safe, kind, and empathetic support; support wellbeing…

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 well being of Indigenous peoples, Kílala Lelum’s NPs will work as part of an inter-professional community health team. This team aims to provide culturally-safe and effective primary care that is strengths-based, inclusionary and flexible for all individuals, including those living with mental illness, substance use disorder, concurrent conditions, and/or have…

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 to Indigenous health and wellness alongside and in collaboration with a team of primary care providers, including other Physicians, Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners. This team aims to provide culturally-safe and effective primary care for people of all nations that is both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, substance…