Chris Sargent, MBA RPP MCIP MNZPI
Manager Community Growth and Investment at Town of Okotoks- Claim this Profile
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Collin Steffes, CEC, B.Ed.
Chrisie is a consummate professional, who approaches planning in very balanced and pragmatic manner. She has the unique and valuable ability to balance her strong breadth of knowledge with common sense, which is so refreshing and valuable in Alberta's challenging and fast paced Economy. It was a privilege to work with her.
Stuart Challenger
Chrisie is a very efficient planner, who can incorporate the Engineering principles necessary in a design with the planning requirements with no loss of meaning and which can be understood by both Planners and Engineers
Collin Steffes, CEC, B.Ed.
Chrisie is a consummate professional, who approaches planning in very balanced and pragmatic manner. She has the unique and valuable ability to balance her strong breadth of knowledge with common sense, which is so refreshing and valuable in Alberta's challenging and fast paced Economy. It was a privilege to work with her.
Stuart Challenger
Chrisie is a very efficient planner, who can incorporate the Engineering principles necessary in a design with the planning requirements with no loss of meaning and which can be understood by both Planners and Engineers
Collin Steffes, CEC, B.Ed.
Chrisie is a consummate professional, who approaches planning in very balanced and pragmatic manner. She has the unique and valuable ability to balance her strong breadth of knowledge with common sense, which is so refreshing and valuable in Alberta's challenging and fast paced Economy. It was a privilege to work with her.
Stuart Challenger
Chrisie is a very efficient planner, who can incorporate the Engineering principles necessary in a design with the planning requirements with no loss of meaning and which can be understood by both Planners and Engineers
Collin Steffes, CEC, B.Ed.
Chrisie is a consummate professional, who approaches planning in very balanced and pragmatic manner. She has the unique and valuable ability to balance her strong breadth of knowledge with common sense, which is so refreshing and valuable in Alberta's challenging and fast paced Economy. It was a privilege to work with her.
Stuart Challenger
Chrisie is a very efficient planner, who can incorporate the Engineering principles necessary in a design with the planning requirements with no loss of meaning and which can be understood by both Planners and Engineers
Credentials
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MCIP
Canadian Institute of PlannersApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Professional Planner (RPP)
Alberta Professional Planners InstituteApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management
University of CanterburySep, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
MNZPI - Certified Professional Planner
New Zealand Planning Institute
Experience
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Town of Okotoks
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Canada
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager Community Growth and Investment
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Jul 2022 - Present
• Manager to Planning and Economic Development Teams; • Economic Development Strategy • Growth Strategy for Okotoks • Overseeing various ASPs and NASPs, including North Okotoks ASP, Trilogy Plains ASP, North Point ASP, Ridgemont NASP; Downtown ARP • Coordination of alternative revenue generation opportunities for the Town: • Contribution to several strategic initiatives and land development projects; • Facilitation of MPC, SDAB meetings; • Support team on development and subdivision permit applications and compliance matters; • Facilitate and support the development for Cityworks process efficiencies for both planning and economic development needs; • People management, hiring, performance management, directing, mentoring and coaching, and facilitation of internal growth opportunities (retention) • Facilitation of CRM system for better EcDev reporting and tracking Show less
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Trico Communities
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Housing and Community Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Land
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Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
• Damkar seniors village conceptual scheme amendment and development plans • West Springs subdivision completion • Belvedere Area Business Case for development prioritization • Land Management Strategy • Damkar seniors village conceptual scheme amendment and development plans • West Springs subdivision completion • Belvedere Area Business Case for development prioritization • Land Management Strategy
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City of Calgary
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Lead - Utility Infrastructure Planning
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
• People management, team-building and hiring; • Utility Working Group Facilitator with industry stakeholders and collaborators; • Leading studies into improvement of developed areas stormwater storage solutions; • Facilitating input into utility and infrastructure requirements for local areas plans. • People management, team-building and hiring; • Utility Working Group Facilitator with industry stakeholders and collaborators; • Leading studies into improvement of developed areas stormwater storage solutions; • Facilitating input into utility and infrastructure requirements for local areas plans.
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Far North District Council
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New Zealand
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Team Lead - Strategic Planning (initially Development Permits Team Lead)
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2020
• People and conflict management including intra-team and customer service related matters in permit processing; • Hiring and team building to progress strategic initiatives, including program development for policy, strategy and regulatory reviews to ensure legislative compliance and issue management; • Initiating climate change mitigation and adaptation work on behalf of Council resulting in development of organizational road map and action plan including high level budgets; • Strategist with Council's Drought and Crisis Response Team, following prolonged drought conditions in the district, including advocacy for funding opportunities and development of supplementary water supply sources. Show less
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Genesis Land Development Corp.
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Canada
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Land Planning Manager
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May 2015 - Nov 2018
• Coordination of land development projects at the Area Structure Plan (‘ASP’) Stage including, the OMNI ASP and Project, inclusive of an appeal to the MGB/LPRT; Sage Hill Crossing commercial and residential development (NW Calgary) re-visioning and re-focusing to lower development intensities in accordance with market demand; Ricardo Ranch ASP (SE Calgary), including advocacy to facilitate Council direction for the ASP development, leadership of a landowner/developer group in negotiating content and policies of the ASP. • Coordination of consulting staff to achieve timely delivery of project reports and enable conversations with City or County Administration; • Networking and relationship management, building alliances with other developers • Conflict management, determination of approach, need for escalation etc. • Participation in BILD working groups to discuss/resolve growth management in Calgary, including growth area prioritization, risk analysis (financial sustainability and service provision). Show less
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Opus Stewart Weir
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Development Planner
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Apr 2014 - May 2015
• Preparation and management of Area Structure Plans, Conceptual Schemes and Outline Plans; • Subdivision and Development Permit Applications; • Preparation of Utility and Transportation Master Plans; • Interface and negotiate with consultants, developers, community and government officials; • Preparation and management of Area Structure Plans, Conceptual Schemes and Outline Plans; • Subdivision and Development Permit Applications; • Preparation of Utility and Transportation Master Plans; • Interface and negotiate with consultants, developers, community and government officials;
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City of Calgary
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Planner & Parks Development Coordinator
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2014
• Review, evaluate and make recommendations on land use, subdivision and development permit applications; • Interface and negotiate with consultants, developers, community and government officials; • Represent Parks at Calgary Planning Commission, Subdivision and Development Appeals Board and other approving authorities. • Management and processing of development permit applications (Stream 4, ISW, ISE, OS teams) in a collaborative team environment; • Presentation at the Canadian Institute of Planners’ 2012 conference in Banff on the Implementation and Effectiveness Monitoring Portfolio of the Calgary Municipal Development Plan. • Recent invitation to participate in the Speakers Corner of the 2013 Canadian Institute of Planners’ 2013 INFUSE Vancouver conference Show less
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B&A
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Canada
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Planner
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Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
• AUC and AESRD consultation and permit applications for a Proposed Power Plant (Mountain View County); • Rocky View Conceptual Scheme and Land Use Bylaw Amendments; • City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw Amendment (SE Cemetery); • Submission on the Draft South Saskatchewan Regional Plan; • Assessment of sites against City of Calgary Growth Management Criteria and development of advocacy booklets; • Issues and options analysis for commercial developments (Rocky View County, City of Airdrie); • Rocky View Gravel Strategy Show less
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Sturgeon County
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Canada
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Planner – Current Planning
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Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
• Management of the Sturgeon Valley Area Structure Plan review and redevelopment; • Management of multi-lot subdivisions in the Sturgeon Valley; • Preparation and presentation of evidence to the Subdivision and Development Appeal and Municipal Government Boards; • Contribution to the review of the Municipal Development Plan; • Provision of advice to Council and Senior Management Teams; • Management of two direct reports. Sadly, I had to leave this position due to our family's move to Calgary. Show less
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Establishing as planner in Canada following international move
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Sherwood Park, Alberta
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Planner
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
• Reviews and assessments for a research project; • Assistance with delivery of multidisciplinary planning projects; • Proposal writing in response to an RFP; • Updates to a Land Use Strategy; • Neighbourhood Structure Plan Amendment. • Reviews and assessments for a research project; • Assistance with delivery of multidisciplinary planning projects; • Proposal writing in response to an RFP; • Updates to a Land Use Strategy; • Neighbourhood Structure Plan Amendment.
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Eliot Sinclair
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New Zealand
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Planner
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May 2007 - Jan 2011
• Delivery of large multidisciplinary environmental assessment, planning and project management expertise for comprehensive development projects; • Policy analysis and discussion; • Preparation and presentation of planning evidence for hearings and appeals; • Quality control of planning reports, evidence and applications; • Consultation and public engagement; • Leadership of project teams (planners, landscape architects, architects, engineers and other technical experts). • Delivery of large multidisciplinary environmental assessment, planning and project management expertise for comprehensive development projects; • Policy analysis and discussion; • Preparation and presentation of planning evidence for hearings and appeals; • Quality control of planning reports, evidence and applications; • Consultation and public engagement; • Leadership of project teams (planners, landscape architects, architects, engineers and other technical experts).
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Opus International Consultants Limited
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New Zealand
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Civil Engineering
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400 - 500 Employee
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Resource Management Planner
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May 2004 - May 2007
• Planning and project management for development proposals; • Monitoring strategies; • Preparation of submissions and representation of clients • Preparation and presentation of planning evidence for hearings and appeals; • Contributions to future business planning and identifying and realising opportunities for business growth. • Planning and project management for development proposals; • Monitoring strategies; • Preparation of submissions and representation of clients • Preparation and presentation of planning evidence for hearings and appeals; • Contributions to future business planning and identifying and realising opportunities for business growth.
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South Island District Councils
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Amberley, Rangiora, Lyttleton, New Zealand
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Resource Management Planner
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Apr 2003 - May 2004
• Plan changes (variations) to the Waimakariri District Plan; • Processing of development and subdivision permit applications; • Review of the Flood Hazard Management Strategy • Initiated and implemented development permit monitoring strategy (compliance and enforcement). • Plan changes (variations) to the Waimakariri District Plan; • Processing of development and subdivision permit applications; • Review of the Flood Hazard Management Strategy • Initiated and implemented development permit monitoring strategy (compliance and enforcement).
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Department of Conservation
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Greymouth, New Zealand
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Community Relations Officer
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Sep 2001 - Jun 2002
• Development of environmental and resource management guidelines in relation to environmental management issues; • Management of an extensive public consultation process. • Development of environmental and resource management guidelines in relation to environmental management issues; • Management of an extensive public consultation process.
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Lincoln University
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Canterbury, New Zealand
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Soil Science Technician (Volunteer)
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Jun 1999 - Oct 1999
• Research into soil composition and its impact on land use productivity. • Research into soil composition and its impact on land use productivity.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Australian Institute of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
2001 - 2003
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management, Resource Management -
1997 - 2000
University of Cologne
Bachelor Degree, Geography
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