Experience

Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)

• Canada
• Public Safety
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Policy Advisor

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Delivering policy research and stakeholder engagement to facilitate enhancements to TSSA policy, codes and standards to implement Ontario's Hydrogen and Biofuels strategies Delivering policy research and stakeholder engagement to facilitate enhancements to TSSA policy, codes and standards to implement Ontario's Hydrogen and Biofuels strategies



VIC Safety Inc

• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Delivery Driver

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2023

  Delivery of personal protective equipment to clients in the industrial and commercial sectors. Post-retirement 'gig' employment. Delivery of personal protective equipment to clients in the industrial and commercial sectors. Post-retirement 'gig' employment.



Municipal Affairs and Housing / Affaires municipales et Logement

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Building Code Operations Unit

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  Leading operational delivery of 2 Regulatory Commissions and the qualification and registration of most Building Code practitioners in Ontario. Initiated first enforcement actions against improper practice of registered persons under the Building Code, resulting in 2 suspensions. Co-ordinated User Acceptance Testing for upgrade to software supporting registration system. Responsible for oversight and outcomes of consulting study to develop comprehensive business process documentation for registration system. Negotiated extensions to contracts for training and examination service delivery with educational sector stakeholders. Responsible for 9 staff. Show less

• Manager, Building Code Policy Development

  • Jan 2012 - May 2017

  Led and managed a unit of up to 14 technical and policy professionals responsible for developing policy for the Building Code – the largest, most complex regulation in Ontario. Led development and delivery of Mid-rise wood, Vulnerable Occupancies, Retirement Homes, and Climate Change amendments to the Building Code and contributed to development of the 2012 Building Code and Accessibility amendments. Conducted several consultation exercises with key stakeholders and the public. Developed and published the Best Practice Guideline for Fire Protection during Construction of Mid-rise Wood buildings. Managed implementation of Building Code dispute resolution and product innovation commissions. Engaged closely with key stakeholder associations and individuals to obtain information critical to success of policy development, and to enhance public acceptance of government policy directions. Show less

• Ontario Brownfields Co-ordinator

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2011

  Led a small team of policy professionals to develop policy and programs related to clean-up and redevelopment of contaminated lands. Responsible for research and development producing ground-breaking resources and reports on municipal community improvement policy for brownfields. Responsible for 2 staff.

• Manager, Urban Affairs Unit

  • Jan 2008 - May 2009

  Led a team of 4 senior professionals responsible for ongoing monitoring and analysis of Toronto and Ottawa financial status and challenges. Together with staff from Toronto, other Ministries, the Federal Government, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) conducted official visits and information collection leading to the 2009 OECD Territorial Review of Toronto.

• Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister

  • Apr 2004 - Dec 2007

  Managed the Deputy Minister’s office, including being the primary point of contact between the Ministry and the Minister’s office for information requests related to municipal governance; managed information flow including timeliness and quality control. Dealt with tasks requiring tact and diplomacy, including Ministerial transitions and strategic reviews of ministry function and organization. Responsible for 3 staff.

• Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister

  • Feb 2003 - Apr 2004

  Responsible for issues relating to land use planning at a time of intense workload and policy change leading to initiation of the Greenbelt.

• Executive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Division

  • Sep 2000 - Feb 2003

  Provided support to ADM in regard to administrative matters, including flow of issues management and briefing materials. Planned and executed several office relocations.

• Senior Policy Advisor

  • Oct 1999 - Sep 2000

  Developed policy proposals regarding life lease housing for seniors. Ministry representative on CMHC study of rental housing condition.

• Area Planner

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 1999

  Key Ministry contact for all land use planning applications in several eastern Ontario counties. Responsibilities included analysis and recommendation of decision on Official Plans, Official Plan Amendments, and Plans of Subdivision or Condominium. Participated in one Ontario Municipal Board Hearing

• Planner, Ataratiri Project Team

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Performed almost all Ministry staff work involved in the project cancellation and wind-down process. Worked with senior Provincial and City staff. Note - this was an "informal" assignment.

• Planner, Rental Housing Protection Program

  • Apr 1988 - Jan 1996

  Assisted municipal implementation of rental housing protection legislation in Toronto and Northern Ontario. Provided information to municipal staff, landlords, and the general public.



Acres International

• Toronto

• Economist

  • Jan 1987 - Apr 1988

  Assisted the economic impact analysis section of a World Bank sponsored review of the economic and technical feasibility of China’s Three Gorges Water Control Project. Assisted the economic impact analysis section of a World Bank sponsored review of the economic and technical feasibility of China’s Three Gorges Water Control Project.



Phillip Wade Associates

• Toronto

• Researcher

  • Jan 1986 - Dec 1986

  Performed statistical analysis and document preparation for a study of Hazardous Goods Transportation by Rail in the City of Toronto. Performed statistical analysis and document preparation for a study of Hazardous Goods Transportation by Rail in the City of Toronto.