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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TOURISM MANAGER
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre

MAKE AN IMPACT IN KITIMAT

The Kitimat Chamber of Commerce is looking for an energetic, community-minded leader to guide our organization and help shape the future of Kitimat’s business and tourism community.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine business leadership, tourism development, community engagement, advocacy, and destination marketing in one highly visible role.

As Executive Director & Tourism Manager, you will lead the Chamber’s operations while building strong relationships with businesses, government, industry, Indigenous partners, tourism operators, and community organizations to create opportunities and strengthen our local economy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

LEAD THE CHAMBER

Provide strategic direction, manage staff and operations, oversee budgets, programs, events, and membership services, and work closely with the Board of Directors.

CHAMPION LOCAL BUSINESS

Build relationships with members and stakeholders, advocate on issues affecting business, and develop programs and services that provide value to Chamber members.

GROW TOURISM

Lead destination marketing, tourism initiatives, Visitor Centre operations, visitor services, tourism partnerships, and the development of new tourism opportunities.

BUILD PARTNERSHIPS

Work collaboratively with businesses, government, industry, Indigenous partners, community organizations, and regional tourism partners to create new opportunities and strengthen connections.

TELL KITIMAT’S STORY

Oversee marketing, communications, social media, events, promotional campaigns, and initiatives that showcase Kitimat as a great place to visit, live, work, and do business.

YOU ARE

• A strong leader and relationship builder
• An excellent communicator and public speaker
• Strategic, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with a Board of Directors
• Experienced with budgets, grants, programs, and project management
• Passionate about business, tourism, and community development
• Confident representing an organization with government, industry, and community partners
• A proactive “let’s get it done” person

Experience in Chamber of Commerce, non-profit, tourism, economic development, municipal, or community-based organizations is an asset.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Reports to: Board of Directors (via Board Chair)
Location: Kitimat, BC
Position: Full-time, with some evening and weekend commitments
Salary: $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience

BENEFITS

Following a three-month probationary period, you will be eligible for employee benefits through the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, including:

• $25,000 life insurance
• Extended health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Retirement savings plan through Envision Insurance, with the Chamber matching your contribution up to $100 per pay period, to a maximum of $2,600 annually
• Vacation accrued at 6% of earnings, equivalent to 3 weeks (15 days) per year

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can submit their application materials to
Paul.LeBlanc@transdev.com with the subject line: Chamber Executive Director position
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.