Business Unit: Tourism & Hospitality

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, KEDC

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000

Company: K’ómoks Economic Development Corporation

Business Unit: Tourism & Hospitality

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, KEDC

Location: Courtenay, BC, On Site

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000

About the K’ómoks Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)

KEDC is the business arm of the K’ómoks First Nation, working to build a strong, inclusive, and sustainable economy for K’ómoks members. Our work creates business and employment opportunities while ensuring economic development aligns with community values, cultural stewardship, and long-term prosperity for current and future generations.

As KEDC continues to grow, we are expanding our Tourism & Hospitality portfolio and strengthening the leadership capacity required to guide its strategic development, operational performance, and long-term success.

Position Overview

The Director of Tourism & Hospitality is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic direction, business growth, financial performance, and operational excellence of KEDC’s tourism, hospitality, cultural, and visitor-focused enterprises.

The portfolio currently includes I-Hos Gallery, Puntledge RV Park & Campground, and 40 Knots Winery & Events Centre. Working closely with the CEO, business unit managers, and community leadership, the Director will strengthen business performance, enhance guest experiences, advance Indigenous tourism opportunities, and ensure KEDC’s tourism businesses generate sustainable economic benefits for the K’ómoks First Nation.





The Director will also guide the development of tourism experiences that respectfully reflect K’ómoks culture, values, and stewardship of the territory.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Develop and implement a Tourism & Hospitality strategy aligned with KEDC’s economic development objectives.
- Prepare annual business plans, budgets, performance targets, and implementation priorities for the portfolio.
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth, business expansion, strategic partnerships, and current tourism ventures.
- Lead long-term planning for existing and future tourism and hospitality assets.
- Advise the CEO on tourism trends, market opportunities, investment priorities, and emerging risks.

Business and Operational Oversight

- Provide leadership and oversight to the management teams of I-Hos Gallery, Puntledge RV Park & Campground, and 40 Knots Winery & Events Centre.
- Establish consistent standards for operational performance, guest service, safety, and accountability.
- Develop key performance indicators and monitor operational and financial results across the portfolio.
- Support business unit managers in improving efficiency, service quality, profitability, and overall performance.




- Lead portfolio-wide planning for peak tourism seasons, major events, and new initiatives.

Financial Management

- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets in collaboration with KEDC’s finance team.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and return on investment.
- Prepare financial forecasts, performance reports, and recommendations for the CEO and Board, as required.
- Identify grants, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships that support tourism development.
- Ensure effective financial controls and accountability across the portfolio.

Tourism Development, Marketing, and Partnerships

- Lead the development of tourism experiences that highlight K’ómoks culture, history, and territory.
- Build strategic relationships with Indigenous Tourism BC, Destination BC, 4TVI, local governments, tourism operators, and hospitality partners.
- Collaborate on marketing, branding, destination development, and visitor-experience initiatives.
- Represent KEDC at industry events, conferences, and tourism forums.
- Develop strategies to increase visitation, occupancy, event bookings, customer engagement, and tourism revenue.

Indigenous Cultural Tourism

- Ensure tourism experiences are developed under K’ómoks direction and authentically reflect K’ómoks culture, language, values, and traditions.
- Work respectfully with K’ómoks members, Elders, artists, and Knowledge Keepers.
- Respect and support the protection of cultural knowledge, intellectual property, heritage, and community protocols.
- Advance opportunities for Indigenous-led storytelling, arts,

📌 Director of Tourism (Comox)
🏢 K'omoks Economic Development
📍 Comox