Joshua Joseph
Manager, Neighbourhood Development Office at City of Kitchener- Claim this Profile
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colleen cooper
Josh is highly skilled at community engagement. He approaches the work in a very authentic manner and truly listens to what those consulted have to say. He ensures that he is well versed in the topic/topics he is trying to mobilize the community around. Josh is a great collaborater and a pleasure to work with.
Rebecca Londner
Josh and I worked together on a series of videos I made for his department at the City of Kitchener. Throughout the production process, Josh was enthusiastic as a collaborator and organized as a project manager. He maintains sight of the big picture and guides projects toward the end goal with efficiency and focus. It was a pleasure to work with Josh.
colleen cooper
Josh is highly skilled at community engagement. He approaches the work in a very authentic manner and truly listens to what those consulted have to say. He ensures that he is well versed in the topic/topics he is trying to mobilize the community around. Josh is a great collaborater and a pleasure to work with.
Rebecca Londner
Josh and I worked together on a series of videos I made for his department at the City of Kitchener. Throughout the production process, Josh was enthusiastic as a collaborator and organized as a project manager. He maintains sight of the big picture and guides projects toward the end goal with efficiency and focus. It was a pleasure to work with Josh.
colleen cooper
Josh is highly skilled at community engagement. He approaches the work in a very authentic manner and truly listens to what those consulted have to say. He ensures that he is well versed in the topic/topics he is trying to mobilize the community around. Josh is a great collaborater and a pleasure to work with.
Rebecca Londner
Josh and I worked together on a series of videos I made for his department at the City of Kitchener. Throughout the production process, Josh was enthusiastic as a collaborator and organized as a project manager. He maintains sight of the big picture and guides projects toward the end goal with efficiency and focus. It was a pleasure to work with Josh.
colleen cooper
Josh is highly skilled at community engagement. He approaches the work in a very authentic manner and truly listens to what those consulted have to say. He ensures that he is well versed in the topic/topics he is trying to mobilize the community around. Josh is a great collaborater and a pleasure to work with.
Rebecca Londner
Josh and I worked together on a series of videos I made for his department at the City of Kitchener. Throughout the production process, Josh was enthusiastic as a collaborator and organized as a project manager. He maintains sight of the big picture and guides projects toward the end goal with efficiency and focus. It was a pleasure to work with Josh.
Experience
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City of Kitchener
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Neighbourhood Development Office
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Supervisor, Neighbourhood Development Office
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
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Community Engagement Consultant
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
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Multi-Use Pathways and Trails Project Manager
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Project manager for the Iron Horse Trail Improvement Strategy (www.kitchener.ca/IronHorseTrail), a $4 million strategy approved by Kitchener City Council in November 2015. Phase 1 improvements were approved by Kitchener City Council in January 2016 at a total cost of $750,000.
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Transportation Demand Management Coordinator
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2014
Responsible for implementing Kitchener's Transportation Demand Management Plan and Cycling Master Plan, which aims to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage healthier lifestyles by encouraging more residents to walk, cycle, take transit, carpool, carshare and telework.
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Director, Active and Community Transportation
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
• Spearheaded a community bicycle share initiative, receiving support from over 1500 community members, City of Waterloo Mayor and Council, faculty from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, and former Mayor of Toronto • Organized and facilitated a lunch workshop focused on bikesharing with over 40 attendees, including six local councillors, professional planners and engineers, consultants, government staff, students and residents • Managed over sixty volunteers to deliver campus and community events promoting active transportation Show less
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Intern
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
• Authored and published various case studies to a global audience on topics related to transportation, waste management, urban design, and architecture • Developed and facilitated discussions among over 300 professionals in the fields of urban planning and architecture through various online platforms • Created and distributed communications material conveying Copenhagen bicycle culture to educate and share best practices with hundreds of Canadian residents, transportation professionals, and politicians Show less
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Campus Program Coordinator
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Sep 2007 - Apr 2011
• Managed a team of five paid employees with a yearly operating budget of $1200 and a $12,000 salary budget • Approved all promotional materials, events and resources which were disseminated to thousands of students • Developed a social media marketing strategy, reaching hundreds of students through Facebook and Twitter • Initiated discussions with senior administration at the University of Waterloo and advocated for stronger second-hand smoke policies on campus • Designed, updated and managed the Leave the Pack Behind website for the University of Waterloo Show less
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EnviroCentre
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainable Transportation Consultant
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
• Effectively engaged over 500 employees regarding the importance of carpooling through coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the National Ride Share Week 2010 program • Developed a successful Sustainable Transportation Strategy for over thirty EnviroCentre staff • Contributed to the development of a $100,000 funding proposal for the City of Ottawa's Bike to Work Month 2011 • Organized and facilitated cyclist input stations for City of Ottawa’s Cycling Safety Evaluation Project • Effectively engaged over 500 employees regarding the importance of carpooling through coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the National Ride Share Week 2010 program • Developed a successful Sustainable Transportation Strategy for over thirty EnviroCentre staff • Contributed to the development of a $100,000 funding proposal for the City of Ottawa's Bike to Work Month 2011 • Organized and facilitated cyclist input stations for City of Ottawa’s Cycling Safety Evaluation Project
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Planning Student
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
• Collaborated with stakeholders on the Dundas West/Bloor mobility hub development, focusing on livability and pedestrian connections between GO Transit and TTC station platforms • Developed a carpool incentives feasibility strategy to reduce traffic congestion and parking demand at GO Transit stations • Prepared, analyzed, and presented charts, graphs, and maps related to Smart Commute service areas, development applications, and parking expansion forecasts to senior staff • Represented Metrolinx at various conferences and workshops, including the 2010 Complete Streets Forum. Show less
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Region of Waterloo
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Planner, Rapid Transit Initiative
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
• Engaged hundreds of individuals regarding the benefits of rapid transit through Public Consultation Centres • Facilitated numerous property site inspections and identified future reurbanization potential • Conducted research and created reports in regards to Public Art Programs and Stable Neighbourhoods • Created and designed posters and display boards to be used at community events and public meetings • Engaged hundreds of individuals regarding the benefits of rapid transit through Public Consultation Centres • Facilitated numerous property site inspections and identified future reurbanization potential • Conducted research and created reports in regards to Public Art Programs and Stable Neighbourhoods • Created and designed posters and display boards to be used at community events and public meetings
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Essex Region Conservation Authority
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Canada
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Planner
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
• Pre-screened municipal planning applications, minor variances, and development proposals • Conducted research around current planning issues and Ontario Municipal Board decisions • Facilitated property site inspections and carried out land surveying activities • Pre-screened municipal planning applications, minor variances, and development proposals • Conducted research around current planning issues and Ontario Municipal Board decisions • Facilitated property site inspections and carried out land surveying activities
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Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Peer Leader
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Oct 2006 - Aug 2007
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Education
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2007 - 2011
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Urban Planning
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