Committees of Council current opportunities

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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.

Committee opportunities


Smart Tourism Committee members-at-large recruitment

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/

Terms of Reference

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