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 - Development. Reporting to the Planning Manager - Development, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting immediately for a period of 1 year.

The Development Planner will play an active role in reviewing development permit and rezoning applications and preparing and presenting related reports and recommendations, responding to inquiries, and supporting policy development related to neighbourhood and resort planning initiatives.

Qualified candidates possess at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a related discipline and 5+ years of professional planning experience in development planning and urban design with eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners. Qualified candidates demonstrate: considerable knowledge of and applied experience with contemporary urban design/planning theory, principles, trends and techniques; experience facilitating public engagement and stakeholder collaboration; working knowledge of BC planning legislative framework; strong ability to conduct research, compile data, and synthesize and analyze information; experience in developing and presenting reports and bylaws to Council; exemplary file management; and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience and/or education related to tourism and/or resort community development and knowledge of the Whistler resort community and municipal departments and programs are assets.

The successful candidate has a passion for Whistler, engaging effectively, courteously and professionally as professional planner and community member with our residents, municipal partners, stakeholders and visitors, and supporting the on-going success and sustainability of our resort community. In addition, the ability to work independently, effectively managing several files and projects at once, and to exercise critical thinking and make sound recommendations through clearly articulated written and oral presentations. 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.

The RMOW has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to keep our employees and community safe. Confirmation of full vaccination will be required effective March 1, 2022 from anyone accepting employment from the RMOW. A request for accommodation can be made by individuals who can’t be vaccinated for reasons protected by the BC Human Rights Code after you have been offered employment.

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

Posting No. 012-22 | Deadline for applications is Sunday, February 6, 2022

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.