Undertake projects related to the transfer of the Regional Official Plan to Local Municipalities in Halton Region and initiatives in the newly created Environmental Services Team in Infrastructure and Planning Policy.Led the finalization of draft policy updates to the Regional Official Plan for transfer, the initial preparation of education and preparation of training material on the policies, and prepared material on an Overview section, Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples.Project managed update of land use planning section of Regional website.Responsible for the land use planning related projects in the Environmental Services Team.

Undertook projects related to Regional Official Plan Review.Developed and implemented a comprehensive public engagement strategy for the Official Plan Review and prepared related Council Reports.Lead teams of land use planners that undertook policy development for Climate Change, Indigenous Peoples and Communities, and Implementation aspects of the Official Plan Review and for the preparation of comprehensive reports to Council. Project managed final recommendations for Regional Official Plan Review.

Undertook projects related to Building Code issues and publications, the Building Code section of the Ministry website, inter-jurisdictional relations, and administrative modernization.

Provided oversight for infrastructure related economic stimulus spending, reviewed funding agreements, developed policy options and undertook special projects.

Supported the Deputy Minister in relationship with Minister and Minister’s staff and Ministry. Arrange for the preparation of briefing material and reviewed the material. Ensured the Deputy and Minister’s staff are made aware of emerging issues. Participated in Ministry’s senior management committees. Coordinated the administration of the Deputy’s office and managed staff.

As a team lead, provided project development, research, policy analysis and project management for multiple land use planning related projects, applications and policy initiatives.Prior to 05/2000, supervised a team of land use planners and support staff, which evaluated and made recommendations and/or decisions on Planning Act applications in accordance with provincial legislation, policies and administrative requirements, and undertook related research and projects. Secondment: Special Adviser – Planning, North Pickering Land Exchange Team, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 05/2003 – 01/2005 Secondment: Senior Policy Analyst, Disaster Relief Program Unit, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 02/1998 – 05/1999Secondment: Manager, Plans Administration Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 05/1995 – 08/1995

Evaluated and made recommendations on Planning Act applications in accordance with provincial legislation, policies and administrative requirements.