General Manger, Corporate Services and Public Safety

General Manager, Corporate Services and Public Safety

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning, and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high‑performance municipal organization with a significant tourism economy serving a community of 14,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected, and guests are inspired.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the General Manager of Corporate Services and Public Safety is accountable for the overall direction and management of the Corporate Services and Public Safety Division. As a member of the senior management team, this role assists in creating and implementing strategic direction for the entire organization and leads the division in strategic planning, corporate initiatives, and delivery of division related objectives within the Corporate Plan and Official Community Plan.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Services and Public Safety Division provides council, residents, taxpayers, visitors, and the municipality with leadership and resources in the corporate services areas of finance, information technology, and legislative services; and in public‑safety services including fire, bylaw, emergency management, fire safety, and RCMP. The General Manager works with community, resort, and other partners to facilitate and promote the economic success of the resort community and further an attractive investment climate. Direct reports include the Chief Financial Officer, Fire Chief, Manager of Legislative Services, Manager of Protective Services, Manager of IT, Corporate Services Administrative Coordinator, and the Officer in Charge and Staff Sergeant of the RCMP Sea to Sky Detachment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline; a graduate degree is an asset.
• At least 10 years of senior executive experience leading large, diverse teams.
• Experience in the public sector in an advisory capacity, leading business transformation initiatives and business process change.
• Experience in economic planning and / or community development.
• Experience managing significant budgets, including business analysis and reporting.
• Advanced facilitation, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Evidence of a proven record of accomplishment with the ability to build rapport, assess, identify, and convey key findings.
• Commitment to promoting a diverse and equitable workplace.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range is $178,778.00 to $195,477.00. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, a nine‑day fortnight schedule, eligibility to participate in the organization’s recreation and transit pass program, and a hybrid work program.

Other Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract and Police Information Check prior to commencing employment.

Application Information

A full position profile is available by contacting hr@whistler.ca. Candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter online at Careers | Resort Municipality of Whistler by Monday, January 12, 2026. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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