Experience

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  City of Brampton

  • Brampton, Ontario, Canada

  • Principal Planner / Supervisor (Growth Management)

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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  Planning and Growth Division, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Manager (A)

    • Nov 2019 - Jun 2023
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Led a high-performing team through a time of substantial change including a restructuring of the ministry that resulted in the new Planning and Growth Division.Developed the data analytics and geospatial capacity of the unit through targeted talent recruitment and strategic procurement of software, training, and data.Managed work of unit and successfully delivered on several key Ministry priorities including:- drafting of an amendment to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and associated updates to the Land Needs Assessment methodology in 2020- review of municipal Growth Plan conformity work in 2021-2022- development of municipal housing targets and related policy for housing pledges in 2022- drafting of a new Provincial Planning Statement for consultation in 2023

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  Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Senior Associate

    • Sep 2014 - Nov 2019
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Provided analytical support for the ten year review of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Carried out geospatial analysis and quantitative modelling to inform revisions to key Growth Plan policies including intensification and density targets.Working group member on staff team responsible for drafting the land needs assessment methodology for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Worked with technical consultant to refine methodology for public and stakeholder consultation. Prepared consultation materials including presentations and illustrative graphics to explain complex calculations and terminology.Prepared series of work plans to develop the division's data and analytics capacity. Worked with internal and external stakeholders on data collection efforts in support of Growth Plan monitoring. Identified and prepared key division datasets for publication on the Government of Ontario's open data portal.

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  Pembina Institute

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Senior Analyst, Transportation and Urban Solutions

    • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Researched and co-wrote "Fast Cities", a study comparing the state of rapid transit in five Canadian cities. This well-received report release received extensive coverage by major television, radio, print and online media across the country.Carried out analysis for a report card assessing each of the Ontario provincial parties’ commitment to transit investment in the lead-up to the 2014 budget and election, attracting considerable media, stakeholder and public attention.Developed a social-media friendly infographic on the multiple benefits of investing in public transit as part of a campaign to build public support for new revenue generation tools.

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  Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Infrastructure

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Associate

    • Mar 2009 - Jan 2014
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Project managed the review and update of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe’s population and employment forecasts. Procured technical services and managed project budget, consulted with stakeholder groups, developed policy options, briefed senior ministry officials, and prepared materials for Cabinet approval.Developed performance indicators for measuring the performance of the Growth Plan including refinement of a new methodology for calculating residential intensification activity within the built-up area.Collected, maintained, and analysed geospatial and other planning-related data for monitoring implementation of the Growth Plan. Compiled the Ministry of Infrastructure’s dataset catalog as part of Ontario's Open Government initiative.

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  City of Toronto, City Planning Division

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Planner / Research Planning Assistant

    • Dec 2003 - Mar 2009
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Conducted research on urban growth trends across the City of Toronto including spatial modelling of residential development capacity along the City’s Avenues.Coordinated the Toronto Employment Survey, managing the work of a team of student surveyors to collect data on economic activity trends across the City.Managed all City Planning Division research requests relating to the Transit City rapid transit expansion program.Worked with residents, community groups and other City divisions to provide Toronto City Council with professional planning recommendations regarding proposals for redevelopment and intensification within a mature urban context.Contributed to establishment of the first standards for sustainability of new development in Toronto as a staff working group member.

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  Town of Markham, Development Services Commission

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Planner II

    • Apr 2000 - Dec 2003
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Lead the Town’s review of the plan for the Cornell community in conjunction with Duany Plater-Zyberk Architects and Town Planners, confirming the commitment to continued development based upon the principles of New Urbanism.Compiled and edited the “Town of Markham New Home Buyers’ Guide”, educating and informing residents about living in Markham’s New Urbanism communities.

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  Town of New Tecumseth

  • Alliston, ON

  • Staff Planner

    • 1997 - 2000
    • Alliston, ON

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  Monteith Zelinka Priamo

  • London, Canada Area

  • Planner

    • 1996 - 1997
    • London, Canada Area

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  Eaton Properties, Research and Market Analysis Division

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Research Assistant

    • 1994 - 1995
    • Toronto, Canada Area

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  Ministry of Municipal Affairs

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Project Planner

    • 1993 - 1993
    • Toronto, Canada Area