Job Summary :
The Mountain Planning Manager will oversee the planning and design of capital improvements at Whistler Blackcomb (WB). This role will be based in WB, but will report to the corporate Planning and Projects Team and work closely with resort leaders and mountain operations to achieve the shared goals of the resort and enterprise when planning and executing resort improvements such as terrain expansions, new lifts, trails, snowmaking, skier service facilities, maintenance facilities, parking lots, mountain roads, mountain biking and hiking trails, summer activities, etc.
Job Specifications :
- Starting Wage : $61,568 - $86,673 + annual bonus
- Employment Type : Year Round
- Shift Type : Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age : At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability : No
Job Responsibilities :
Ensure that support from First Nations is a key component of every planning project conducted on Crown land.Secure entitlements and approvals of resort improvements through the Mountain Resorts Branch (MRB) of the British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, BC Provincial Parks, Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), and other jurisdictions.Serve as the critical liaison between regulatory agencies and the resort.Lead WB teams throughout the company’s capital planning process.Coordinate resort improvements with 3rd party contractors and Vail Resorts construction project managers.Work with the WB team and consultants to deliver project plans that meet the needs of the project and prepare internal and external teams for successful project implementation.Manage the budgets, schedules, and deliverables of consultants such as planners, architects, and engineers.Lead resort master plan amendments and approval processes in compliance with the Master Development Agreements between the province and the resort.Ensure that MRB land tenures are secured in the Development Area for all new and existing resort infrastructure such as lifts and utilities.Support WB’s efforts in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and working in sensitive habitats when planning and constructing resort improvements.Management of land encroachments on the Controlled Recreation Area (CRA)Provide graphic, written, and oral deliverables for capital projects including the preparation, layout and concept design for a variety of reports, plans, maps, and presentations.Job Requirements :
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or landscape architectureAbility to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities, and present information in a clear and concise mannerAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all company departments, WB employees, and management at all levels in the organizationAbility to translate technical ideas and terminology into understandable terms to company leadersAbility and experience using Adobe and AutoCAD softwareStrong communication skillsProject management and budgetingBC Driver’s LicensePreferred Skills :
Experience with design and construction of resort infrastructure3+ years of ski area and / or resort planning experienceAbilities to interface back and forth between AutoCAD and GIS platformsAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions at all elevations of the resortIntermediate skiing / riding abilitiesAbility / willingness to travel to meet other Planning and Projects team membersOn the ground project management skillsDrone operation with a Transport Canada drone operator’s license.In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and / or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child / minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.