Committees are advisory in nature and function within the authority set out in their terms of reference or by bylaw. When citizen representatives are appointed, they serve in a voluntary capacity and bring local knowledge, expertise and experience to specific areas of civic concern.
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Committee opportunities:
Climate Action and Environment Committee
The Climate and Environment Select Committee of Council is seeking five community members-at-large as well as one youth representative (under 25). The five Members-At-Large will have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- strategic thinking and policy analysis
- climate action
- environment
- biodiversity
- transportation
- sustainability
Webpage and Terms of Reference
Climate Action and Environment Committee | Resort Municipality of Whistler
How to apply
Interested individuals are invited to apply by submitting a resume along with a brief statement outline their interest in joining the Climate and Environment Committee and how their experience meets one or more of the specific areas. Applications may be sent to climatechange@whistler.ca.
Submission deadline
Extended to May 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Smart Tourism Committee
The Smart Tourism Committee (STC) is looking for four members-at-large to sit on this committee. The STC will act in an advisory capacity to RMOW staff and Council to progress initiatives as they pertain to Smart Tourism. Smart Tourism represents a collective approach to destination management that builds sustainability and resiliency into our economy and community.
The STC will support the development of a vision of tourism in Whistler and help the community develop and and evolve Whistler’s tourism product in line with this vision and leading regenerative practices.
Specific skills, experience, or expertise (as per the Terms of Reference)
Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- strategic thinking and policy analysis
- sustainable development
- destination stewardship
- environmental science and conservation
- innovative technology
- regenerative tourism
- economics
- involvement in local community services with a deep understanding of community issues
- involvement in local community sport and/or recreation
Webpage and Terms of Reference
https://www.whistler.ca/municipal-gov/committees/smart-tourism-committee/
How to apply
Please send a resume and cover letter (max 400 words) to rkemble@whistler.ca. Please include the subject line “STC MAL Application”
Submission deadline
May 20, 2024
