**Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!**
Come work and play in the mountains!
Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

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:**
The Senior Analyst, Business Development plays a key role in advancing Whistler Blackcomb's business development priorities through partnership management, business analysis, and cross-functional project delivery.

This role is primarily focused on identifying, developing, activating, and renewing partnerships and business initiatives that drive revenue growth, guest visits, and differentiated resort experiences.

Working closely with the Sr.

Manager, Planning & Business Development, this role helps evaluate new opportunities, build business cases, support partner relationships, and coordinate initiatives from concept through execution.

The role also contributes to seasonal planning and operational projects where needed, particularly in support of Summer, Bike Park, and Event priorities.
**Job Specifications:**
Starting Wage:
**$67,568.00 - $96,526.00 +annual bonus**
Employment Type:
**Year Round**
Shift Type:
**Full Time**
hours available
Minimum Age:
**At least 18 years of age**
Housing Availability:
**No**
**Job Responsibilities:**
**Summer,



Bike Park, Special Events and Activations**
Whistler Mountain Bike Park & Event Partnerships
Contract negotiation and execution
Ensuring that contract deliverables are met; coordinating with Ops, Marketing, Brand and Strategic Partnerships & third party contractors
Strategize, develop and manage, in concert with the partners, fresh and innovative activations and programs in tune with Vail Resorts' resort initiatives providing incremental value for both parties.

Planning and executing internal and external partner activations & media film shoots
Hosting partners, including on mountain tours, partner relations
Coordinating product orders, distribution and warranty
Supporting VRR with partner orders connected to WMBP agreements
Supporting uniform orders & product distribution
Seeking out new partner opportunities
Writing and submitting grant and event applications
Supporting third party events, and partner event activations
Supporting all divisions to deliver what is best for all guests and employees
Summer ops development & management support
Bike & hike trail network
Interpretive & wayfinding signage
Supporting coordination of projects with key operational stakeholders; Patrol, Bike School, Trail Crew, Ops & other departments
**Business Development Initiatives and Projects:**
Investigating and assessing the economic and market conditions surrounding Whistler Blackcomb's businesses including industry trends, competitive analyses and the gathering and interpreting of research from various sources.

The analysis of various new and existing Whistler Blackcomb products, services and experiences.

Developing proposals and plans to be presented to gain approval for Business Development projects.

Assessing economic impact of potential projects.

Considering project impact on existing Whistler Blackcomb operations.

The coordination of the execution of approved projects and initiatives.

Ensuring clear, effective communication and collaboration with all Vail Resorts internal and external cross-functional partners
Measuring and monitoring the ongoing success of each Business Development project
Developing annual business development,



Summer business plans
**Administrative Coordination**
**Job Requirements:**
Experience in a related field; relevant experience in leadership, strategic partnerships, event activations or business development preferred.

Strong acumen and presence, with the ability to communicate clearly, influence effectively, and build credibility with leaders, stakeholders, and partners.

Demonstrated ability to manage up, across, and through others to align stakeholders and move complex initiatives forward.

Demonstrate our core values: Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Be Inclusive and Have Fun
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
Passion for skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking
Deep technical understanding of mountain bike brands, components and the bicycle industry
Proven leadership skills, planning ability and vision
Proven financial understanding, record keeping and proven past positive financial results
Creative problem solver, self-motivated/self-directed
Ability to manage and report on budgets and to create pro-forma business projections
Ability to manage a wide-range of complex projects
A team player with a proven ability to build successful teams
Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Power

Point, Word
Experience in contract management
BC Driver's License - Class 5
Guiding/Coaching experience and certification in skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking is an asset (not required)
The expected pay range is $67,568.00 - $96,526.00 +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 prospect 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
518210_
_Reference Date: 10/09/2026_
_Job Code Function: Mountain Planning_

📌 Senior Analyst: Business Development (Whistler)
🏢 Vail Resorts
📍 Whistler