Who We Are
At Gibbons Whistler, we’re all about Making People Happy . Since 1979, we have been the backbone of Whistler hospitality bringing people together through unforgettable experiences.
Everything we do is rooted in our core values : Encourage Trust, Have Fun, Show Kindness, Lead With Purpose, and Commit to Excellence.
The Opportunity
The Marketing & Guest Activation Manager is responsible for driving guest awareness, attendance, and engagement across the Gibbons ecosystem by executing and supporting marketing initiatives tied to programming, experiences, and events.
This role focuses on bringing the business strategies to life, ensuring campaigns, assets, and communications are delivered accurately, consistently, and on time. This role sits at the intersection of brand, revenue, and operations . The position bridges planning and on-the-ground execution, supporting activation, retention, and guest flow through digital marketing, in- venue promotional assets, partnerships, and storytelling that reflects what’s happening in Gibbons venues.
Your Days Will Look Like
- Bringing programming, events, and promotions to life through clear, engaging guest-facing marketing
- Supporting year-round activation across venues, festivals, and experiences
- Coordinating and rolling out in-venue marketing (signage, menus, posters, displays, collateral)
- Ensuring all marketing assets are on-brand, accurate, visible, and delivered on time
- Supporting guest engagement and retention through campaigns, storytelling, and local partnerships
- Executing marketing across social, email, SMS, web, and in-venue channels
- Assisting with marketing for major events such as Crankworx, WSSF, and Whistler Village Beer Festival
- Working closely with venue teams to align marketing with priorities, capacity, and guest flow
- Supporting reporting, tracking, and continuous improvement of campaigns
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Programming, Partnerships, and Creative teams
- Helping strengthen Gibbons’ presence and connections within the Whistler community
What You Bring to the Table
3–5 years of experience in marketing and hospitality, tourism, events, or a related fieldDemonstrated experience executing marketing campaignsExperience in value building and market engagementStrong project coordination and execution skills, with attention to detailExperience working with both digital marketing and physical promotional assetsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentComfortable taking direction and translating plans into actionExperience working cross-functionally with operational teamsFamiliarity with marketing tools such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, and CRM systemsFamiliarity with the Whistler market is considered an assetWage and Perks of the Job
$70,000 - $90,000 based on experience50% off food & beverage at all Gibbons venuesAdventure perks : 20% off The Adventure Group for you and your friends & familyAccommodation discounts : 20% off at The Adara Hotel and Gibbons Life CondosWellness perks : 20% off at The Spa at Whistler and a wellness stipend (for applicable roles)Exclusive partner discounts at local Whistler businessesFlexible schedules and a supportive team cultureAccess to community events and staff appreciation nightsGrowth opportunities in Whistler’s most dynamic hospitality group – we’re passionate about promoting from within and supporting your career journey.Immersive work environment steps from the mountains – we take our core purpose of “Have Fun” very seriously.Sound like a fit?
If you’re excited by hands-on marketing, collaboration, and creating meaningful guest experiences, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Gibbons Whistler.
At Gibbons Whistler, our core values—Encourage Trust, Have Fun, Show Kindness, Lead With Purpose, and Commitment to Excellence—guide everything we do. We believe that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to living by these core values. We warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in creating a workplace where kindness thrives and we make people happy!