Deanne Manzer
Park Planner at Metro Vancouver (formerly GVRD)- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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GPS Data Manager
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Experience
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Metro Vancouver
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Park Planner
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Feb 2017 - Present
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Metro Vancouver
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Technician
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
- Assisted with concept development, research, and graphics for park site planning and design - Construction drawings for a trail and a bioswale - Detailed design for interpretive ramp using animal tracks and gaits - Assisted with concept development, research, and graphics for park site planning and design - Construction drawings for a trail and a bioswale - Detailed design for interpretive ramp using animal tracks and gaits
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Provincial Health Services Authority
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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UBC Sustainability Scholar
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
- Conducted a rigorous and academic literature review of the role of healthy food systems in the built environment, and related health outcomes. - Conducted a rigorous and academic literature review of the role of healthy food systems in the built environment, and related health outcomes.
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Metro Vancouver
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Technician
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May 2015 - Oct 2015
- Planned, drafted and coordinated the Experience the Fraser Phase 1 Signage plan collaborating with jurisdictions along the corridor (Municipal staff, Translink and MoTI). Analyzed sites and travel patterns, created work plan and scope of services, mapped route, field checked signage and compiled budget. Ordered signage and liaised with staff and partners for installation. - Wrote letters of support for Municipal Projects within the Experience the Fraser Study Area - Planned, drafted and coordinated the Experience the Fraser Phase 1 Signage plan collaborating with jurisdictions along the corridor (Municipal staff, Translink and MoTI). Analyzed sites and travel patterns, created work plan and scope of services, mapped route, field checked signage and compiled budget. Ordered signage and liaised with staff and partners for installation. - Wrote letters of support for Municipal Projects within the Experience the Fraser Study Area
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Metro Vancouver
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Technician
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
- Designed exhibit floor map (20’ by 6’) and promotional kiosk panel for the Fraser River Discovery Centre; helped organize and shoot promotional videos with film crew. - Researched and wrote scope of services for Ford Landing Park Site Development - Created graphics and presentations - Designed exhibit floor map (20’ by 6’) and promotional kiosk panel for the Fraser River Discovery Centre; helped organize and shoot promotional videos with film crew. - Researched and wrote scope of services for Ford Landing Park Site Development - Created graphics and presentations
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Metro Vancouver
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Technician
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Oct 2008 - Aug 2013
EXPERIENCE THE FRASER - Collected, compiled, analyzed and mapped planning and programming data for a planning study for a recreational corridor along the Fraser River - Helped in project management and concept plan development - Liaised with municipal staff, non-profits, and internal contacts for data gathering & route planning - Helped organize and facilitate public workshops - Created numerous graphics, presentation materials, and public display boards CENTRAL AREA - Supported operations, planning and resource management with project research, data analysis, and mapping - Organized and co-led tours of park sites for dignitaries and as part of a conference - Conducted policy and planning research using electronic and hard copy sources - Researched and wrote a successful grant application for funding to restore a heritage building - Organized & led public and corporate volunteer work parties; assisted in site selection for work parties - Created and managed a variety of GIS databases - Administered research permit program, ensuring researcher compliance with park policy - Managed area visitor use program, including data analysis, site selection, installation, and maintenance of pedestrian and vehicular counters - Researched, tracked and mapped land tenure and license agreements for Regional Park lands
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Master of Landscape Architecture -
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Études Françaises, French Language and Literature -
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geography Major