Resort Municipality of Whistler

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and is often recognized as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season events calendar, and arts and culture sector. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Financially sound and responsive to an engaged mayor and council, this is a high performance municipal organization serving a community of around 13,000 people and three million annual visitors. As an economic generator of over $1.8 billion annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia’s tourism economy.

The Planning department of the Resort Experience division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Planner - Projects. Reporting to the Manager of Planning - Projects, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting immediately.

The Planner - Projects focuses on long-range, complex planning projects and plays an active role in development files and resort planning initiatives, including drafting policies and bylaws, as well as playing an active role in reviewing development permit applications and preparing and presenting related reports and recommendations.

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a related discipline. Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners is desirable, supplemented by 5+ years of professional planning experience in development planning or project management, preferably in a resort community setting. Qualified candidates demonstrate: considerable knowledge of, and applied experience with urban development, planning theory and trends, and public engagement and stakeholder collaboration techniques; working knowledge of the legislative framework applicable to planning in BC; experience developing and presenting development application documents, design guidelines, Council reports and bylaws; and considerable knowledge of contemporary sustainability principles, trends, issues and best practices. Qualified candidates are proficient with Microsoft Office applications and familiar with graphic design, GIS and drafting software such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Google Sketch up and/or Adobe Creative Suite. Experience and/or education related to tourism and/or resort community development is considered a strong asset. Qualified candidates possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for public speaking, presentations, report writing and policy drafting and demonstrate strength in the ability to be adaptable and manage and exceed stakeholder expectations.

The successful candidate has a passion for Whistler, engaging as professional planner and community member with our residents, municipal partners, stakeholders and visitors, and support the on-going success and sustainability of our resort community. The successful candidate also demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace within their team and will create and maintain effective working relationships with others while contributing to a positive team work environment. As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s licence and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to beginning employment

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter online at www.whistler.ca

Posting No. 131-21 | Deadline for applications is Tuesday, November 9, 2021

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.