Director Economic Development

Port Coquitlam South, Canada | Posted on 09/28/2026

Director, Economic Development
KFNE is the economic development enterprise of  kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation (KFN)  , focused on advancing long-term economic opportunities, responsible land development, commercial partnerships and sustainable value creation for the Nation.

This is a senior executive mandate reporting directly to the  KFNE Board of Directors  .

The Director will be responsible for advancing KFNE’s business strategy and overseeing a broad operating portfolio that includes asset management, land governance, property planning and development, commercial leasing, business development, site operations, corporate administration and financial stewardship. KFNE Director Economic Developm…

This opportunity will appeal to an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who understands how to move complex development initiatives forward while building trusted relationships with First Nations leadership, governments, municipalities, community stakeholders, developers, engineers, regulators and commercial partners.

KFNE supports the broader economic vision of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation through responsible business development, land stewardship, strategic partnerships and commercial growth.

The organization’s work brings together land development, commercial real estate, leasing, infrastructure, business development, strategic partnerships, investment, governance and community and government relations.

KFNE is entering an important stage of organizational development.

Its immediate priorities include  land leasing, land-development planning, securing services for existing commercial properties, strengthening stakeholder relationships and developing strategic business partnerships  . Pasted text

The successful Director will have the opportunity to help shape the next stage of KFNE’s growth while building the organizational capability required to support that strategy.

The Leadership Opportunity
The Director, Economic Development will serve as KFNE’s senior operating and economic-development leader.

Reporting directly to the KFNE Board of Directors, the Director will translate the Nation’s broader economic vision into an executable business strategy and operating plan.

The role combines economic development, commercial real estate, land development, infrastructure, business development, joint ventures and partnerships, financial stewardship, government relations, community engagement, organizational leadership and Board-level accountability.

The Director will manage the day-to-day operations of KFNE within the authority and parameters established by the Board. Pasted text

There is currently  no dedicated Economic Development team  . The incoming Director will therefore have the opportunity to develop and build the function as KFNE grows and additional business needs are identified. Pasted text

This is an executive mandate requiring the ability to move between strategy, commercial negotiations, development planning, stakeholder engagement, organizational leadership and practical execution.

The Leadership Mandate
Economic Development Strategy
The Director will:

Develop and execute KFNE’s economic-development and business strategy.

Build a roadmap that supports the Nation’s long-term economic security.

Establish growth objectives and translate strategy into practical operating priorities.

Identify new revenue streams, investment opportunities and commercial partnerships.

Support Nation-owned businesses and future business-development initiatives.

Build the organizational capability required to execute KFNE’s evolving economic-development strategy.

The Director will:

Lead commercial real-estate and land-development activities.

Advance land-leasing and…