Location: #99 Tsakis Way, Port Hardy B.C

Wage: Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience

Chief Administrative Officer – Job Posting

Position Summary

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Kwakiutl Band Council (KBC) is the senior administrative leader responsible guiding the effective management, coordination, and delivery of programs, services, operations, and strategic priorities of the Kwakiutl Band Council (KBC). Reporting to Kwakiutl Band Chief and Council, the CAO provides steady, values-based leadership while fostering a collaborative culture where departments, leadership, staff, community partners, and external governments work together toward shared outcomes. Furthermore, the CAO supports good governance, ensures responsible financial and operational management, and helps advance the Kwakiutl Band Council’s vision, values, and priorities established by the community and leadership.

Reporting Relationship





The CAO reports directly to Chief and Council and works closely with department managers, staff, community members, committees, funding agencies, partner organizations, other First Nations, and all levels of government.

The CAO is expected to lead through trust, transparency, active listening, and shared accountability. The Kwakiutl Band Council requires a leader who brings people together, builds respectful relationships, encourages cross-departmental problem solving, and creates space for staff and partners to contribute their expertise. The CAO models skilled, cultural awareness, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to service excellence.

Leadership Attributes

- Collaborative leadership: Builds trust, encourages participation, and aligns staff, leadership, and partners around shared community goals.
- Respect of Indigenous governance: Understands the importance of Chief and Council direction, cultural

📌 Chief Administrative Officer (Port Hardy)
🏢 Kwakiutl Band Council
📍 Port Hardy