Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning, and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high-performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected, and guests are inspired.
The Village Events & Animation Department invites applications for a casual Village Host Program Assistant position at the Information Kiosk in Whistler Olympic Plaza. The position runs from December 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with the possibility of continuing through the summer. Reporting to the Village Host Program Coordinator, shifts are Thursday through Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 3:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
The primary role of the Village Host Program Assistant is to provide excellent customer service in a friendly, positive, and professional manner while offering visitors recommendations, directions, and suggestions for local attractions and services. Village Hosts help guests navigate the resort, learn about things to see and do in Whistler, and enjoy a welcoming and informed visitor experience.
Qualified candidates will have a Grade 12 diploma, at least six months of customer service experience, and strong knowledge of Whistler's businesses, attractions, events, community organizations, and RMOW programs. Candidates will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and physically capable of lifting 10 kg and transporting promotional materials and supplies. Basic computer skills are considered an asset.
The successful candidate is outgoing, approachable, and helpful, with a genuine enjoyment of engaging with people. They possess strong, active listening skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates should have a commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive teamwork environment. The starting wage for this job is $23.23 per hour. In addition to the hourly wage, causal employees at the RMOW receive 12% of their regular earnings in lieu of employee benefits
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must obtain a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment.
Posting No. 086-26 | Deadline for applications is October 29, 2026
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed as received.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.