Whistler Valley Housing Society is pleased to announce two vacancies for Essential Service Workers.
One bedroom unit for an Essential Service Worker: The tenancy for this unit will begin as of November 3, 2024 at a rate of $2308/month + utilities + $100/month for parking if desired. Domestic hot water included. The unit has an in-unit storage room, balcony, vinyl plank flooring, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher.
Two bedroom unit for an Essential Service Worker: The tenancy for this unit will begin as of November 15, 2024 at a rate of $3360/month + utilities + $100/month for parking if desired. (There may be a second stall available). Domestic hot water included.
Building amenities include: laundry, bike room, and parking available at an addition $100/month. Presently we are inviting all Essential Service Workers who work an average of 30 hours per week to apply. The deadline to apply is October 10. Please ensure you include all required documentation with your tenancy as only complete submissions will be considered.
Prepare Your Application
Whistler Valley Housing Society Board of Directors is pleased announce that applications for Essential Service Worker tenants will commence April 1, 2024 on our website for one and two bedroom units at 1400 Mount Fee Rd. WVHS does not maintain a waitlist.
For more details contact: info@mountaincountry.ca
Are You Eligible?
Status In Canada
- Is a Canadian citizen, or
- has Canadian permanent resident status, or
- is legally entitled to work in Canada
All applicants must be a Whistler Employee
- An individual who is either employed or self-employed for an average of at least 30 hours per week on an annual basis by a Qualified Whistler Business; and
- Or a “Retiree”, an individual who is at least 55 years of age and who has ceased full-time employment (such that they work less than 30 hours per week) and was an Employee for a qualified Whistler business at least 10 of the 12 years immediately preceding the date on which the individual ceased full-time employment (social service agency client applicants only).
Must be an Essential Service Employee
- Medical workers, including paramedics and ambulance workers
- Employees of the Whistler RCMP
- Employees of the Whistler Fire Rescue Services
- Utility works and road maintenance staff
- Teachers and daycare workers
- Transit bus drivers
- Other employees in similar positions, as may be approved by the Municipality's Director of Planning in their sole discretion, following a written request by the Owner
Social Service Client means: an applicant who has been referred to WVHS by a local non-profit or government agency in the Sea-to-Sky area that provides community social services to support the health and well-being of Whistler residents.
Whistler Employee is defined as per the RMOW Housing Agreement.
Supporting Documents Required
Application and Income Documents Checklist
- Fully completed & signed Housing Application form
- Disclose all household members
- Government-issued personal identification, including driver’s licence, BCID card, British Columbia Services Card, or other approved identification
Confirmation of
Employment
If you are employed:
- Most recent paystub from a Qualified Whistler Business; or
- Recent dated Letter of Employment from a Qualified Whistler business that includes:
- Average number of hours worked per week, or
- Total number of hours worked year to date and
- Name and contact details for the employee’s supervisor
Confirmation of
Employment
If you are self-employed:
- Valid RMOW Business Licence; and
- An office or premises that are physically located in Whistler; and
- Permitted use under the municipality’s zoning bylaw; and
- The business must primarily and directly service Whistler residents, Whistler homeowners, Whistler business or Whistler tourists, and, either:
- For commercial (non-residential) premises, provides services within the RMOW boundary; or
- For a home-based or mobile business, have more than 75% of business income from Whistler local residents, tourists or Whistler local businesses.
Confirmation of Eligibility
Retiree:
- Government ID (for age confirmation)
- Proof of past employment for 10 of 12 years immediately preceding the date on which the individual ceased full-time employment
- Proof of Canadian citizen or has Canadian permanent resident status
Confirmation of Income
- Most recent tax documentation including:
- Income tax returns (T1 General Tax Form)
- Notice of Assessment