Chief Executive Officer

Chowethel Projects Ltd. is the economic development corporation of Chawathil First Nation. Its purpose is to generate sustainable economic growth and employment opportunities that reflect and support the Nation’s values, culture, and long‑term vision for self‑reliance. Through responsible investment, strategic partnerships, and community‑aligned business ventures, Chowethel Projects drives initiatives that benefit current and future generations. The corporation exists to create meaningful economic opportunities that honour the spirit and values of Chawathil while advancing prosperity, training, and employment for members.

Building on community feedback and recent land‑use and economic studies, Chowethel Projects will pursue projects that reflect members’ expressed interests in tourism, hospitality, cultural enterprises, retail, and entrepreneurship support. This includes supporting member‑owned businesses, encouraging local entrepreneurship, and pursuing partnerships that create sustainable careers while strengthening the Nation’s economic independence.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and growth of Chowethel Projects Ltd. The CEO provides strategic and operational direction, oversees business performance, and builds strong, positive relationships with industry, government, and community partners, while ensuring all activities align with the vision and values of Chawathil First Nation. This role requires a highly relational, community‑facing leader who is visible, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

Someone who engages people easily, brings positive energy into the room, and builds trust through authenticity, presence, and follow‑through. While credibility and sound judgment are essential, success in this role also depends on warmth, approachability, and the ability to connect with people in a natural and genuine way.

The CEO will lead Chowethel Projects through a period of growth and diversification, advancing priority economic opportunities while strengthening existing operations. This is a highly results‑driven role with an immediate focus on executing revenue‑generating agreements, restoring strong working relationships with industry partners, and putting foundational systems, processes, and structure in place. This role is part of an early build and requires a hands‑on leader who brings optimism, momentum, and a solutions‑oriented mindset to complex challenges.

The CEO will play a key role in advancing community economic development by supporting initiatives that contribute to long‑term capacity building, employment opportunities, and sustainable economic participation for Chawathil members. The role includes working with partners and stakeholders to advance initiatives aligned with community priorities, while maintaining a primary focus on establishing and implementing revenue generating partnerships and agreements that support the financial sustainability of the Economic Development Corporation.

• Develop and implement a long‑term strategic plan that aligns with the Nation’s vision, values, and community priorities while balancing near‑term execution with longer‑term planning horizons of five years and beyond.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new business ventures and investment opportunities to the Board.
• Design and apply clear opportunity evaluation frameworks and decision criteria to assess a high volume of incoming opportunities, balancing financial return, employment creation, cultural benefit, and risk.
• Provide strategic advice and regular reporting to the Board on performance, risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Ensure organizational sustainability through sound financial management and governance.
• Guide business planning and feasibility assessments for priority projects, including land acquisition and development opportunities, ensuring ventures are financially viable and culturally aligned.
• Translate approved strategies into actionable work plans with clear timelines, milestones, and…