Infrastructure Services

Engineering (Development) Services is responsible for subdivision and strata inquiries and approvals, land development, administration of the RMOW’s Crown land tenures, infrastructure planning, rezoning referrals from the Planning Department, building referrals from the Building Department, policy development and bylaw drafting. For any Subdivision and Strata Inquiries and Approvals please contact Jeff Ertel, Approving Officer at 604-935-8200 or jertel@whistler.ca.

Find out about the administration of municipal design standards and municipal standard drawings.

Planning to remove or deposit soil? Learn more about obtaining a Removal and Deposit of Soil Permit.

Road and Flood Protection

Transportation is responsible for maintaining the RMOW’s road network and storm water system, and for undertaking preventative measures to protect the community from flood damage.

Utilities (Water and Sewer)

Utilities operate and maintain the RMOW’s integrated water supply and distribution system, and the municipality’s sanitary sewer collection system.

Learn about how to apply for a Hydrant Use Permit to use water from a fire hydrant.

In addition to maintaining the water supply, Utilities also spearheads the water conservation program.

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Treatment Plant staff operate and maintain the RMOW’s wastewater treatment plant. Staff also manage key aspects of the District Energy System.

Transit and Transportation Demand Management

Transit and Transportation Demand Management is responsible for managing the RMOW’s transit contract with BC Transit and aims to reduce the use of single occupant vehicles.

Solid Waste

Solid Waste staff operate and maintain two compactor sites, the waste transfer station, and the municipal composting facility for the management of solid waste.

Staff also work with the operators of the Re-Use It Centre, the Re-Build It Centre, and the Bottle Depot to maximize waste diversion from the landfill, as well as maintain policies and pricing structures for waste tipping.

Central Services, Garage and Stores

Fleet maintenance staff maintain the RMOW’s inventory of vehicles, machinery and small equipment.

Stores staff purchase a broad range of goods and services for and on behalf of the RMOW’s various departments.

Central Services administration provides clerical and support services to the staff at the Public Works Yard, as well as management supervision for the various functions of the service area.