Specialist, Communications

Tourism Whistler • Whistler • 1w ago

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.