General Manger, Corporate Services and Public Safety

Resort Municipality of Whistler; Whistler Village; On-site; CAD 178,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant resort community in Whistler, British Columbia, is seeking a General Manager of Corporate Services and Public Safety. This role involves leading a diverse team, managing significant budgets, and overseeing community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree along with at least 10 years of executive experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $178,778 to $195,477, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 12, 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Nine-day fortnight schedule

Eligibility for recreation and transit pass program

Hybrid work program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior executive role.
• Experience leading large teams with diverse functions.
• Experience in economic planning and community development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall direction of the Corporate Services and Public Safety Division.
• Contribute to the development and achievement of municipal corporate objectives.
• Lead strategic planning, corporate initiatives, and division related objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Collaboration skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Commerce, or Economics

Graduate degree (considered an asset)

Job description

General Manager, Corporate Services and Public Safety

Permanent Full Time
Posting No. 084-25

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.

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.

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 financial services, information technology, and legislative services; and in the public safety services of fire, bylaw, emergency management, fire smart and RCMP and provides business resources and support for large cross-divisional initiatives. The role works with community, resort and other partners to facilitate and promote the economic success of the resort community and further an attractive investment climate. The General Manager leads the Division in strategic planning, corporate initiatives, and delivery of division related objectives within the Corporate Plan and Official Community Plan.

As a member of the senior management team, and one of four General Manager positions, this role contributes to the development and achievement of municipal corporate objectives. The General Manager of Corporate Services and Public Safety leads the Division through the following direct reports: Chief Financial Officer; Fire Chief; Manager of Legislative Services; Manager of Protective Services; Manager of IT, Corporate Services Administrative Coordinator and works with the Officer in Charge and Staff Sergeant, RCMP Sea to Sky Detachment to manage the RMOW’s RCMP contract and associated policing activities.

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline, a graduate degree in one of these fields will be considered an asset and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior executive role including success in leading large teams with diverse functions. Qualified candidates should demonstrate experience working with or in a public sector in an advisory capacity to lead 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, and collaboration skills; and a proven record of accomplishment with stakeholder engagement and coordination with an ability to build rapport quickly and assess, identify and convey key findings.

The General Manager role requires a collaborative and community minded thought leader who leads with a people first approach. The successful candidate can shift between operations and strategy, provide clear direction, inspire confidence in others, motivates and garners respect and can build trusted relationships and draw people together around common goals. The successful candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a diverse and equitable workplace and contributes to a positive team environment. The successful candidate has a passion for community as well as the dedication to ensure that Whistler continues to be recognized on an international stage as a year-round world-class resort destination.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, a nine-day fortnight schedule, and eligibility to participate in the organization’s recreation and transit pass program, as well as our hybrid work program. The annual salary range is $178,778.00 to $195,477.00. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract and a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment.

A full position profile is available by contacting [e-mail]. Candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter online at Careers | Resort Municipality of Whistler by Monday, January 12, 2026. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you to all who express interest.