Specialist, Communications
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title: Specialist, Communications
Department: Corporate Communications
Position Status: Full Time, Year Round
About Tourism Whistler
We are the official marketing and sales organization for the resort of Whistler, British Columbia - also known as the best place in the world, if you ask us - and we are proud to call this place home. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, we are also the people behind the operations of the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and Whistler.com Central Reservations.
We love where we live and we bring that energy and passion to everything we do. We're a team of collaborative, mountain-loving individuals and we show up and achieve great things professionally and personally. Creating a positive and fulfilling experience for our team is high on our list of priorities. And we're proud to be a workplace that requires respect for our people, our partners, and our environment. Because the people make the place, and this place is pretty special.
What We Offer
We like to make work meaningful and to live life fully. Join the team at Tourism Whistler and be part of a fun, supportive organization that truly values work-life balance. We're looking for people who want to make the most of the unique Whistler lifestyle and share our values of passion, energy, achievement, and respect.
A few ways that we walk the talk:
Culture & Connection
- Bi-monthly all staff events and departmental team building (the fun kind, we swear)
- Dogs in the office - because work is better with furry friends
- Fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their dependents, including an Employee Assistance Program and access to wellness tools like Headspace
- A wellness fund to support your health and recreation in Whistler. Think ski/snowboard or bike park pass, yoga or gym memberships, golf lessons, or other wellness offerings that support your well-being
- An annual Health & Wellness calendar with wellness offerings to prioritize mental health and well-being
Flexibility
- Nine-day fortnight schedule offering work-life balance and time to enjoy the beauty of Whistler!
- Whistler based with a hybrid approach that balances in office and remote work (after training and probation)
- Paid vacation time (3 weeks as a starting point) to relax, unwind, and adventure
Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $59,000 annually. This is the starting base range for this role and may vary based on internal equity, and a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Over and above the base salary and the benefits highlighted above, this position is also eligible for an incentive bonus of up to 10% of the annual salary.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications & Membership, this position plays a pivotal role in executing all of Tourism Whistler's corporate communications functions, including member communications, news media relations, issues management, and generating editorial exposure for both the destination and organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Tourism Whistler ambassador, living our purpose and vision with passion and energy, achievement and respect
- Execute Tourism Whistler’s news media relations program, including responding to media inquiries, developing key messaging, coordinating interviews, and acting as a company spokesperson when required
- Facilitate media monitoring and coordinate news media tracking program
- Produce various media communications, including news releases, to help generate editorial exposure for Whistler and the Tourism Whistler organization
- Coordinate various member communications, including writing and distributing member newsletters and maintaining the member website
- Support the Senior Manager, Communications & Membership with issues and crisis management responsibilities
- Provide copy writing and editing support to internal departments
- Assist with the production of Tourism Whistler’s Annual Report and the coordination of the organization’s Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors
- Support Tourism Whistler's Destination Stewardship efforts
- Represent Tourism Whistler at community and industry meetings and events
- Provide administrative support such as reporting, monitoring the Media and Member Communications Inboxes, and preparing training materials
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Three to five years’ experience in a related role
- Post-secondary education in public relations, corporate communications or a related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience working with media, including acting as a company spokesperson
- Well-organized, detail oriented, and ability to effectively handle multiple demands and priorities
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; HTML skills an asset
- High level knowledge of Whistler preferred
Posting Closing Date: Monday, October 13, 2025. Closing date is subject to change based on applicant volume.
About Tourism Whistler
We are a collaborative team, with a passion for where we are and what we do. Together we achieve great things professionally and personally. We enthusiastically strive to create a positive and fulfilling experience for our employees. Our achievement comes from anticipating trends, optimizing resources, and focusing our efforts and performance. We create a workplace that inspires respect, for our people, our partners, and our environment.
We are the official Destination Marketing Organization for the spectacular resort of Whistler, British Columbia. In addition, we operate the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and Tourism Whistler's Central Reservations. Our role as a not for profit, member-based organization, is to drive the tourism industry in Whistler and generate business for our members. They look to us for results and as a team, we deliver.
Consistently ranked the number one mountain resort in North America, Whistler features two majestic mountains, epic skiing and snowboarding, four championship golf courses, more than 200 shops, 90 restaurants and bars, accommodation galore, hiking trails, spas and arguably the best mountain bike park in the world. In short, Whistler has everything you will ever need to have the time of your life—and so much more. Now imagine living your life here all year round…
Specialist, Communications
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Title: Specialist, Communications
Department: Corporate Communications
Position Status: Full Time, Year Round
About Tourism Whistler
We are the official marketing and sales organization for the resort of Whistler, British Columbia - also known as the best place in the world, if you ask us - and we are proud to call this place home. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, we are also the people behind the operations of the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and Whistler.com Central Reservations.
We love where we live and we bring that energy and passion to everything we do. We're a team of collaborative, mountain-loving individuals and we show up and achieve great things professionally and personally. Creating a positive and fulfilling experience for our team is high on our list of priorities. And we're proud to be a workplace that requires respect for our people, our partners, and our environment. Because the people make the place, and this place is pretty special.
What We Offer
We like to make work meaningful and to live life fully. Join the team at Tourism Whistler and be part of a fun, supportive organization that truly values work-life balance. We're looking for people who want to make the most of the unique Whistler lifestyle and share our values of passion, energy, achievement, and respect.
A few ways that we walk the talk:
Culture & Connection
- Bi-monthly all staff events and departmental team building (the fun kind, we swear)
- Dogs in the office - because work is better with furry friends
- Fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their dependents, including an Employee Assistance Program and access to wellness tools like Headspace
- A wellness fund to support your health and recreation in Whistler. Think ski/snowboard or bike park pass, yoga or gym memberships, golf lessons, or other wellness offerings that support your well-being
- An annual Health & Wellness calendar with wellness offerings to prioritize mental health and well-being
Flexibility
- Nine-day fortnight schedule offering work-life balance and time to enjoy the beauty of Whistler!
- Whistler based with a hybrid approach that balances in office and remote work (after training and probation)
- Paid vacation time (3 weeks as a starting point) to relax, unwind, and adventure
Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $59,000 annually. This is the starting base range for this role and may vary based on internal equity, and a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Over and above the base salary and the benefits highlighted above, this position is also eligible for an incentive bonus of up to 10% of the annual salary.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications & Membership, this position plays a pivotal role in executing all of Tourism Whistler's corporate communications functions, including member communications, news media relations, issues management, and generating editorial exposure for both the destination and organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Tourism Whistler ambassador, living our purpose and vision with passion and energy, achievement and respect
- Execute Tourism Whistler’s news media relations program, including responding to media inquiries, developing key messaging, coordinating interviews, and acting as a company spokesperson when required
- Facilitate media monitoring and coordinate news media tracking program
- Produce various media communications, including news releases, to help generate editorial exposure for Whistler and the Tourism Whistler organization
- Coordinate various member communications, including writing and distributing member newsletters and maintaining the member website
- Support the Senior Manager, Communications & Membership with issues and crisis management responsibilities
- Provide copy writing and editing support to internal departments
- Assist with the production of Tourism Whistler’s Annual Report and the coordination of the organization’s Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors
- Support Tourism Whistler's Destination Stewardship efforts
- Represent Tourism Whistler at community and industry meetings and events
- Provide administrative support such as reporting, monitoring the Media and Member Communications Inboxes, and preparing training materials
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Three to five years’ experience in a related role
- Post-secondary education in public relations, corporate communications or a related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience working with media, including acting as a company spokesperson
- Well-organized, detail oriented, and ability to effectively handle multiple demands and priorities
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; HTML skills an asset
- High level knowledge of Whistler preferred
Posting Closing Date: Monday, October 13, 2025. Closing date is subject to change based on applicant volume.
About Tourism Whistler
We are a collaborative team, with a passion for where we are and what we do. Together we achieve great things professionally and personally. We enthusiastically strive to create a positive and fulfilling experience for our employees. Our achievement comes from anticipating trends, optimizing resources, and focusing our efforts and performance. We create a workplace that inspires respect, for our people, our partners, and our environment.
We are the official Destination Marketing Organization for the spectacular resort of Whistler, British Columbia. In addition, we operate the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and Tourism Whistler's Central Reservations. Our role as a not for profit, member-based organization, is to drive the tourism industry in Whistler and generate business for our members. They look to us for results and as a team, we deliver.
Consistently ranked the number one mountain resort in North America, Whistler features two majestic mountains, epic skiing and snowboarding, four championship golf courses, more than 200 shops, 90 restaurants and bars, accommodation galore, hiking trails, spas and arguably the best mountain bike park in the world. In short, Whistler has everything you will ever need to have the time of your life—and so much more. Now imagine living your life here all year round…