Sustainability Manager - Whistler Blackcomb

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With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary: 

Come be a part of the Environmental and Social Responsibility (ESR) team at Vail Resorts. The Sustainability manager for Whistler Blackcomb leads the environmental sustainability efforts for Whistler Blackcomb’s resort operations. 

This role will be part of the corporate ESR team and will work closely with local leadership and employees across business units at resorts and multiple corporate departments to proactively identify, develop and implement sustainability projects and programs. These programs will support our bold sustainability goal, Commitment to Zero, for a zero net operating footprint across the Vail Resort’s enterprise by 2030. The work will focus on energy and emissions reduction, zero waste programs, forests and habitat, and social responsibility work alongside our Epic Promise team. This role will focus on integrating operations and employees with our sustainability goals, through operational program development, oversight, and implementation and development and execution of capital projects.

The Sustainability Manager for Whistler Blackcomb is expected to represent Whistler Blackcomb in sustainability matters within the local communities and work closely with the resorts’ external partners and service providers and public agencies.

This is a corporate, hybrid-remote position on the ESR team that reports to the Eastern/Western Regional Senior Manager of Sustainability and will be based out of Whistler Blackcomb.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Design, lead and implement Commitment to Zero (C2Z) and other environmental sustainability programs within Whistler Blackcomb to achieve a zero net operating footprint. 

• Be a sustainability leader that drives innovative programs in the areas of energy and emissions, waste, supply chain management, operational efficiency, and other relevant areas to inspire our employees and our guests. 

• Be a leader at working towards achieving Vail Resorts’ Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030 goal. 

• Work with resort teams to lead the identification and support the implementation of energy and emissions reduction projects at the resort level, along with renewable energy opportunities with local utilities and community partners. 

• Act as internal sustainability consultant to identify sustainability opportunities at an enterprise and resort level. 

• Project management: Effectively manage complex capital and budgetary projects that may involve multiple departments, time constraints, and external partners that further our sustainability goals. 

• Engagement and outreach: Effectively communicate environmental sustainability through various channels that will demonstrate leadership and drive guest and employee loyalty to our programs and resorts. 

• Engagement and outreach: Effectively communicate sustainability updates to resort and regional leadership on a regular basis, as well as to C2Z leaders and other key stakeholders. 

• Support brand, positioning, and outreach of sustainability initiatives to guests, employees, and communities in alignment with EpicPromise. 

• Support C2Z teams’ leadership and empower them to take action at their own level. 

• Be a key player in partnerships that will contribute to achieving Vail Resorts’ Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030 goal. 

• Represent Vail Resorts in the Whistler Blackcomb community through events, partnerships and alliances. 

• Teamwork & Leadership: Be a strong contributor and leader within the greater Vail Resorts Environmental and Social Responsibility team and the Corporate Sustainability team.

• Occasional travel will be required to the Corporate Headquarters in Colorado and to offsite events at various locations. 

Job Requirements 

• Ability to facilitate strategic dialogue and problem solving and critical thinking across multiple departments at both the local resort level and with corporate teams.

• Demonstrated ability of being Out-Front and proactively identifying programs and projects to meet various goals. 

• Knowledge of energy and waste systems. 

• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and building new relationships. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised. 
• Strong computer skills in Excel required. 

Preferred Skills"

• 4+ years of experience preferably in sustainability including energy and waste reduction. 
• Mountain resort or hospitality experience preferred. 

• Experience with waste diversion and waste reduction strategies.
• Experience with energy management and efficiency strategies. 

The expected pay range is $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  510299
Reference Date: 07/19/2025 
Job Code Function: Sustainability