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…

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 Knowledge Keepers) and peer staff, to support members’ access to and experience of holistic, wrap-around care at Kilala Lelum’s newest site, Doris Fox Lelum. The MOA’s role is to establish and maintain positive and engaging relationships with members, perform medical office duties (including referrals, maintaining clinical and non-clinical supplies, 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 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 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 Manager will work with the interdisciplinary team at Doris Fox Lelum to ensure program participants and members are able to access the continuum of services offered at Kilala Lelum, with an emphasis on PWLLE (People with Lived and Living Experience of Mental Health and Substance Use) and IPWUD (Indigenous People…