District of Squamish Director of Engineering Sarah Baillie joins RMOW leadership team
Thursday, November 12, Whistler, B.C. – The Resort Municipality of Whistler has selected Sarah Baillie as its new General Manager of Infrastructure Services.
Baillie joins the municipality from the District of Squamish, where she currently serves as Director of Engineering and oversees infrastructure planning, transportation, development engineering and delivery of an annual capital program exceeding $30 million.
“Sarah stands out for her combination of technical expertise, municipal leadership experience and thoughtful approach to decision-making,” said Mayor Jack Crompton. “She understands how infrastructure investments shape communities, and she brings the strategic perspective necessary to help guide Whistler through its next chapter.”
Reporting to Chief Administrative Officer Chris Vick, Baillie is a well-rounded Sea to Sky professional who comes to the municipality with experience working in Europe and competing on an international athletic stage. She represented Canada in canoe slalom at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is set to compete in the 2027 Masters World Championships. She will bring this drive to her new position leading a team which plans, delivers and stewards Whistler’s critical infrastructure, including all aspects of municipal construction, the wastewater treatment plant, roads, waste management and utilities.
“Sarah has demonstrated an ability to balance operational needs, financial constraints, risk and community priorities,” said Vick. “She brings a strong record of building teams, strengthening organizations and advancing major projects. We are excited to welcome her to the RMOW.”
Before becoming Director of Engineering, Baillie served in infrastructure consulting and municipal engineering roles in both Canada and the United Kingdom. She also completed a leadership secondment overseeing major facilities projects and has supported emergency response operations, serving as Planning Chief during the 2025 Dryden Creek Wildfire response.
A Professional Engineer and Chartered Civil Engineer, Baillie holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Carleton University. Baillie and her family have lived in Squamish since 2018 and are frequent visitors to Whistler. Whether supporting her children’s activities, skiing, mountain biking or paddling throughout the Sea-to-Sky corridor, she is always conscious of the beauty in her Sea to Sky home—and the needs of its residents, businesses and visitors.
“I’m really looking forward to joining the team in Whistler. This role combines two parts of my career—engineering and leadership. My background is in municipal infrastructure, from planning and design through construction and delivery. I’ve also been fortunate to have had the opportunity to build and lead teams, develop people and help create environments where people can be successful. The opportunity to continue both in Whistler was very appealing,” said Baillie.
Baillie is interested in advancing long-term infrastructure planning, asset management and facilities planning initiatives. She sees these as essential to maintaining high-quality municipal services, while preparing communities for future needs and growth.