Communications Officer

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, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 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.

The Communications department of the Community Engagement and Cultural Services division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of permanent full-time Communications Officer. Reporting to a Senior Communications Officer, this position offers 72 hours biweekly starting as soon as possible. We are also looking for a long-term, casual position to support the communications team on a wide variety of projects in the digital communications, media relations and community engagement.

This position works closely with the Communications Manager, Senior Communications Officers, and Community Engagement & Cultural Services Division as well as with a wide range of internal and external contacts. The Communications Officer is responsible for the delivery of communications for a diverse and complex array of projects that support municipal projects, programs, and services. Activities include working in a fast-paced environment on writing and editing, content development for all communications channels, digital and administrative communication tasks, community engagement support work, media response and participating in Emergency Operations Centre activities, as required.

Qualified candidates will have a post-secondary degree, preferably in communications, public relations, community engagement or journalism, supplemented by a minimum of three years of experience in public relations/communications and community engagement; excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience working independently in a relatively unstructured and dynamic environment; a broad understanding of media and other communications channels; and a keen interest in and knowledge of the Whistler community, lifestyle, culture and municipal government. Direct experience with government communications, digital communications, community engagement as well as graphic design, branding, marketing, customer service, issues management and crisis communications are strong assets.

The successful candidate demonstrates a commitment to excellence and integrity and is a skilled writer, editor, and content developer with the ability to think strategically and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s overall goals. They can organize multiple projects, have a proven ability to work well with detailed work under pressure, and can effectively manage competing demands. They will maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with confidential matters, and demonstrate commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace contributing to a positive work environment. The starting wage for this role is $39.40 per hour.

As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid BC class 5 driver’s licence and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract and a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment.

Posting No. 089-26 | Deadline for applications is November 16, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will contacted.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.