Planning Coordinator
About the role
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 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.
The Planning department of the Climate Action, Planning & Development Services division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Planning Coordinator. Reporting to Planning Services Supervisor, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible for a six-month term.
This role is responsible for coordinating administrative support for the Planning Department that is of a technical and legal nature and of high profile. This role is primarily responsible for completing statutory public notice requirements related to Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendments, rezonings, development variance permits and Board of Variance applications. The position is also primarily responsible for consolidations of Council adopted OCP amendment bylaws and zoning amendment bylaws within the Official versions of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw. In addition, the position provides administrative support to select Committees of Council with duties including meeting coordination, preparation of Committee meeting packages and Recording Secretary duties (meeting minutes) which at times occur outside of regular daytime office hours.
Qualified candidates possess a grade 12 diploma with post-Secondary courses or training in office administration, governance, or a related field and 3+ years of work experience in a similar administrative role of a technical or legal nature that included interacting with members of the public and supporting a team of technical professionals. Work experience in a local government setting is a strong asset. Qualified candidates demonstrate working knowledge of BC local government legislation pertaining to notification requirements for planning, land use and development applications and Robert’s Rules of Order with strong written and verbal communication skills for accurate business communication including grammar, spelling, and punctuation and also, strong proficiency with a variety of technology.
The successful candidate is a well-rounded administrative coordinator who is a solution-focused team player, demonstrates a high attention to detail and the strong ability to work effectively under pressure to strict timelines, and can effectively manage competing demands and priorities. The successful candidate also demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive team environment. The Planning Coordinator is required to work in the office. The starting wage for this job position is $31.98 per hour.
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to beginning employment.
Posting No. 013-26 | Deadline for applications is February 20, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.
About Resort Municipality of Whistler
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and is often recognized as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season events calendar, and arts and culture sector. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Financially sound and responsive to an engaged mayor and council, this is a high performance municipal organization serving a community of almost 12,000 people and three million annual visitors. As an economic generator of over $1.53 billion annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia's tourism economy.
Planning Coordinator
About the role
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 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.
The Planning department of the Climate Action, Planning & Development Services division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Planning Coordinator. Reporting to Planning Services Supervisor, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible for a six-month term.
This role is responsible for coordinating administrative support for the Planning Department that is of a technical and legal nature and of high profile. This role is primarily responsible for completing statutory public notice requirements related to Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendments, rezonings, development variance permits and Board of Variance applications. The position is also primarily responsible for consolidations of Council adopted OCP amendment bylaws and zoning amendment bylaws within the Official versions of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw. In addition, the position provides administrative support to select Committees of Council with duties including meeting coordination, preparation of Committee meeting packages and Recording Secretary duties (meeting minutes) which at times occur outside of regular daytime office hours.
Qualified candidates possess a grade 12 diploma with post-Secondary courses or training in office administration, governance, or a related field and 3+ years of work experience in a similar administrative role of a technical or legal nature that included interacting with members of the public and supporting a team of technical professionals. Work experience in a local government setting is a strong asset. Qualified candidates demonstrate working knowledge of BC local government legislation pertaining to notification requirements for planning, land use and development applications and Robert’s Rules of Order with strong written and verbal communication skills for accurate business communication including grammar, spelling, and punctuation and also, strong proficiency with a variety of technology.
The successful candidate is a well-rounded administrative coordinator who is a solution-focused team player, demonstrates a high attention to detail and the strong ability to work effectively under pressure to strict timelines, and can effectively manage competing demands and priorities. The successful candidate also demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive team environment. The Planning Coordinator is required to work in the office. The starting wage for this job position is $31.98 per hour.
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to beginning employment.
Posting No. 013-26 | Deadline for applications is February 20, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.
About Resort Municipality of Whistler
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and is often recognized as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season events calendar, and arts and culture sector. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Financially sound and responsive to an engaged mayor and council, this is a high performance municipal organization serving a community of almost 12,000 people and three million annual visitors. As an economic generator of over $1.53 billion annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia's tourism economy.