Whistler Blackcomb is Looking For Event at Whistler, BC Full Time

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:
Lead the Event – Race Services Department at Whistler Blackcomb in a way that is innovative and effective.

Job Specifications:
Outlet: Whistler Blackcomb

Expected Pay Range: $57,200 – $80,516 + annual bonus

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round

Job Responsibilities:
Staff:
Hire and oversee department staffing and volunteers responsible for the daily operation of Summer and Winter Event activations including the WB Race Centre, Crankworx and Fire and Ice production.

Facilitate development of the vision, mission, core values and objectives for the department and updating of these annually.

Develop and implement the winter and summer calendar of events.

Schedule and conduct one on ones and performance reviews with department supervisors.

Share responsibility for conducting weekly meetings with Event Department supervisors, in conjunction with Terrain Park and Tube Park Manager.

Work with in-resort Brand managers to support strategic partnership initiatives as well as source outside funding from stakeholders for related events.

Ensure stakeholder enagement and deliverables are maintained in a timely manner.

Guarantee staff recieve proper training to carry out their jobs and are diligent in promoting staff safety and measuring staff incidents.

Make certain staff are aware of and follow company and department safety standards with regards to work habits.

Financial:
Develop operating and capital budgets for Event Department, track and register assets in a timely manner.

Monitor labor and operating expenses adjust spend in relation to business levels and monthly on operating budget variances in a timely manner.

Divisional:
Attend weekly Operations Division meetings.

Available for bi-weekly 1 on 1’s with Director of Mountain Operations.

Collaborate with other Whistler Blackcomb managers for the most efficient use of company resources and staff.

Liase with mountain sports clubs operating at Whistler Blackcomb.

Colloraborate with 3rd party event organizers on Whistler Blackcomb to ensure success.

Work with the marketing department to promote and build corporate partnerships to support events.

Continuous improvement of Event operations and development of new events to meet the ever changing needs of our guests.

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 498000

Reference Date: 09/14/2023

Job Code Function: Mountain Events