Manager: Environmental, Health & Safety - Whistler Blackcomb

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Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first‑time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary Reporting to the Environmental, Health & Safety Senior Manager, the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at Whistler Blackcomb will lead and manage all aspects of Environmental, Health & Safety across the resort. This position will work closely with Environmental, Health & Safety leadership, Resort EHS, Corporate and Field Operations for Hospitality, Retail & Rental, Distribution Centers and corporate leadership to create, build, implement and sustain an Environmental, Health & Safety culture that achieves world‑class safety performance. This position will collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure environmental, health and safety programs are properly vetted, dynamic, on‑schedule and within budget. This position supports compliance with federal, provincial, state and local safety and health regulations in all aspects of Mountain operations and in support of Hospitality and Retail/Rental operations. This position will work and collaborate with internal and external partners in supporting our Company’s core value of Be Safe.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $61,568.00 - $86,673.60 + 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

Drive, influence, and support the Company’s EHS strategy to achieve world‑class performance within the travel and leisure industry. Accountable for EHS performance at the resort, including lagging and leading KPIs.

Be an unbiased leader and voice operations teams so they understand the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and maintain superior EHS performance.

Conduct audits, inspections and self‑assessments as required in collaboration with the Operational Compliance team.

Advise and support the location/outlet leadership and all operations, including but not limited to: Mountain Division, Hospitality and Retail.

Have a deep understanding of the core business needs and in doing so adjust safety strategy to address compliance and regulatory safety as well as risk management trends and regulatory focus areas.

Engage with local, provincial, state and federal officials/regulators as necessary to support EHS compliance and best practices.

Collaborate with regional environmental SME to ensure operational excellence for environmental programs and on‑site response, including oversight of local construction projects to ensure compliance with permit requirements.

Partner with regional environmental SME on implementation of resort oil pollution prevention, air pollution control, hazardous materials management, hazardous and universal waste management, water quality, drinking water, and dam management programs, training operations groups, performing inspections, and auditing.

Partner with local medical providers to promote employee return‑to‑work and worker’s compensation performance across all WB operations.

Provide threat assessment support where needed.

Communicate across a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Manage and execute projects according to plan within timeline and budget.

Notify EHS Senior Manager of critical incidents and actions, including the local Environmental SME for any environmental‑related matters.

Serve as local system administrator in the Company’s EHS incident management system.

Support Company injured worker initiatives and return to work programs.

Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Post‑Secondary degree, diploma or certificate in H&S or related field.

Experience with safety management systems and injury management practices.

Comprehensive understanding of WorkSafeBC.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including project management and incident management software.

Proven experience leading a team to achieve objectives and results in a matrixed environment.

Experience analyzing and advising on safety data analytics.

Experience leading and implementing change.

Experience accomplishing objectives through others.

Knowledge of EHS practices.

Preferred Skills & Experience

3-5 years progressive EHS experience.

Professional certification in safety, health or environmental e.g. CRSP, OH&S Certification, CSP or ASP, PE, ARM.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.

Able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level.

Certificate of Recognition (COR) Internal Auditor an asset.

OFA I first Aid certificate or higher an asset.

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.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 514187

Reference Date: 04/03/2026

Job Code Function: Health & Safety

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