Greg Hayes Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

▪ Oversees environmental assessment, permitting, and approvals for public and private sector clients, with a focus on linear infrastructure▪ Coordinates environmental team efforts including baseline studies and impact assessment▪ Develops and implements robust stakeholder engagement programs for a range of projects▪ Manages projects in consultation with clients and multidisciplinary project team members▪ Represents clients at committee and council meetings▪ Leads monthly… Show more ▪ Oversees environmental assessment, permitting, and approvals for public and private sector clients, with a focus on linear infrastructure▪ Coordinates environmental team efforts including baseline studies and impact assessment▪ Develops and implements robust stakeholder engagement programs for a range of projects▪ Manages projects in consultation with clients and multidisciplinary project team members▪ Represents clients at committee and council meetings▪ Leads monthly professional development sessions with environmental planners from across Ontario Show less

Markham, Ontario

▪ Wrote 13 staff reports for consent and minor variance applications based on analysis of regulations, site context, and input from an multidisciplinary team▪ Informed clients and members of the public about Committee of Adjustment applications, procedures, and opportunities for involvement on a daily basis▪ Resolved procedural issues in communication with applicants and planners▪ Recorded meeting minutes for Committee of Adjustment hearings

Markham, Ontario

▪ Analyzed development proposals based on planning policy and legislation ▪ Responded to a range of client and public inquiries based on knowledge of City procedures and planning frameworks▪ Organized and circulated planning application packages to City staff and external agencies▪ Received and entered planning applications into the City’s AMANDA database

Hamilton, Ontario

▪ Obtained minor variance and provisional consent to sever a residential property in a transitioning neighbourhood in Hamilton▪ Liaised with clients, stakeholders, City staff, property appraisers, builders, and the Ministry of Finance regarding development processes, fees, and expectations▪ Drafted the required plans and complied with the City’s application submission requirements▪ Presented applications to the Committee of Adjustment at a public hearing

Hamilton, Ontario

▪ Provided evidence to the Ontario Municipal Board about municipal plans, policy, and precedent related to an appeal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments▪ Advised community activists on planning matters in Hamilton’s West Harbour area▪ Engaged with hundreds of local residents through personal conversations about consultation events and planning-related news in their neighbourhood▪ Participated in several public engagement sessions for City of Hamilton planning initiatives

Waterloo, Ontario

▪ Led students in critical discussion of course material during weekly tutorials ▪ Formulated presentation materials and discussion topics for weekly tutorials based on course learning objectives▪ Graded coursework and provided constructive feedback

London, Ontario

▪ Collaborated with engineering staff and environmental planners to develop consultation materials and responses to comments from stakeholders▪ Coordinated environmental planners' work on multiple ongoing projects▪ Supported highway safety improvements through research into snow hedging opportunities along provincial highways

London, Ontario

▪ Consulted with stakeholders and the general public regarding highway projects▪ Researched and recommended measures to prevent the spread of an invasive reed (Phragmites) along highway corridors▪ Briefed co-workers on new legislation and ongoing projects ▪ Consulted with stakeholders and the general public about highway projects▪ Organized monthly staff meetings, created agendas, and recorded meeting minutes

Kingston, Ontario

▪ Presented four applications for alteration of heritage properties to the Municipal Heritage Committee on behalf of residents▪ Developed a protocol to minimize damage to built heritage resources during emergencies▪ Provided input for projects and policy by consulting legislation, internal departments, and other municipalities▪ Informed residents about benefits and procedures related to heritage designation

Bachelor’S Degree, Honours Planning

Land Development Specialization

Diploma, Environmental Assessment