The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and was recognized this year as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season festivals and events calendar, and is rapidly becoming a centre for cultural tourism. 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 that hosts more than 2.7 million visitors each year. As an economic generator of over 1.53 billion dollars annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia’s tourism economy.
The Parks Planning Services department of the Resort Experience division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Resort Parks Planner. Reporting to The Manager of Resort Parks Planning, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting June 26, 2017.
The Resort Parks Planner’s role is to plan, design and administer the development of a high quality parks and Valley Trail system becoming of an international resort community. The position also entails planning, design and project delivery related to the Village and other aspects of the public realm and open space system. The Resort Parks Planner also manages the public art program, reviews and inspects landscape components on proposed larger private developments, and develops policy in support of broader recreation and leisure objectives.
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Parks Planning or similar discipline supplemented by at least 5 years of experience in a similar role including parks and open space planning; conceptual design and development; the process of construction document preparation and tender administration; project management and budgeting; and report writing. Additionally, qualified candidates will be proficient with software such as VectorWorks, Sketch Up, and Esri ArcGIS and will be in intern member, eligible for full membership or, be a registered member in good standing with the BC Society of Landscape Architects.
The successful candidate will have proven experience with effectively facilitating and leading group discussions and public engagement; critically assessing landscape conditions and construction; and writing and presenting reports. The successful candidate is also creative, diplomatic and is a flexible thinker with the strong ability to build and maintain productive working relationships both internally and externally of the organization. As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory drivers abstract prior to beginning employment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by email to hr@whistler.ca or complete our online application form available at www.whistler.ca/careers
Quote posting No. 15-17 | Deadline for applications is Sunday, April 9, 2017