Brian Chow
Planner II at Comox Valley Regional District- Claim this Profile
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Cynthia Zirkwitz
It was a pleasure to be in Toastmasters with Brian-- he is a fascinating young man with divers and strong interests (his job as a planner, traveling, deals, urban photography, social networking, public speaking, lifelong learning and I would say teaching). He is a gracious person with good old-fashioned leadership skills, a gentleman, scholar and a man of excellence.
Cynthia Zirkwitz
It was a pleasure to be in Toastmasters with Brian-- he is a fascinating young man with divers and strong interests (his job as a planner, traveling, deals, urban photography, social networking, public speaking, lifelong learning and I would say teaching). He is a gracious person with good old-fashioned leadership skills, a gentleman, scholar and a man of excellence.
Cynthia Zirkwitz
It was a pleasure to be in Toastmasters with Brian-- he is a fascinating young man with divers and strong interests (his job as a planner, traveling, deals, urban photography, social networking, public speaking, lifelong learning and I would say teaching). He is a gracious person with good old-fashioned leadership skills, a gentleman, scholar and a man of excellence.
Cynthia Zirkwitz
It was a pleasure to be in Toastmasters with Brian-- he is a fascinating young man with divers and strong interests (his job as a planner, traveling, deals, urban photography, social networking, public speaking, lifelong learning and I would say teaching). He is a gracious person with good old-fashioned leadership skills, a gentleman, scholar and a man of excellence.
Experience
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Comox Valley Regional District
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Planner II
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Nov 2020 - Present
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Rural Planner
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2020
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Long Range Planner
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May 2016 - Sep 2017
I implement the regional growth strategy and other regional strategies for Comox Valley Regional District. I manage the local area plan for the Saratoga Miracle Beach community. I research information and coordinate with internal departments to provide coordinated corporate responses to external enquiries and referrals.
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Planner
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2016
Draft and prepare bylaw amendments: official community plan and rezoning. Manage commercial and complex planning applications. Provide customer services by answering land use questions.
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Free Stuff Page Freebies
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner and Administrator
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Sep 1996 - Jun 2018
I operate a web site and publish weekly newsletters that help visitors get free samples, freebies, coupons, deals, and more. I operate a web site and publish weekly newsletters that help visitors get free samples, freebies, coupons, deals, and more.
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Planning Technician
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
I process planning referrals, answer planning questions, help in public hearings, assist in official community plan (OCP) amendments. I process planning referrals, answer planning questions, help in public hearings, assist in official community plan (OCP) amendments.
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Mystery Shopper
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Jan 1998 - Dec 2007
As a secret shopper, I evaluate customer service of store associates and front-line employees. I also audit stores to ensure corporate compliance. I have shopped at clothing stores, convenience stores, department stores, book stores, coffee shops, fast food restaurants, formal restaurants, theatres, gas stations, hotels, and more. I am a MSPA Gold Certified Professional Mystery Shopper, the highest certified level. As a secret shopper, I evaluate customer service of store associates and front-line employees. I also audit stores to ensure corporate compliance. I have shopped at clothing stores, convenience stores, department stores, book stores, coffee shops, fast food restaurants, formal restaurants, theatres, gas stations, hotels, and more. I am a MSPA Gold Certified Professional Mystery Shopper, the highest certified level.
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PNE
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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PNE Prize Home Foreperson
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2000 - 2006
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Library Technician
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1994 - 1999
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Education
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2009 - 2010
Simon Fraser University
The City Program: Urban Design Certificate -
1998 - 2004
UBC School of Community and Regional Planning: SCARP
MA Planning, Community and Regional Planning -
1994 - 1998
The University of British Columbia
BA, Geography & Economics -
1999 - 1999
Université de Moncton
French Immersion -
1989 - 1994
Killarney Secondary School
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