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Overview
Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
Training
References
Languages
Community Volunteer
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Melissa Laidlaw

Whistler,British Columbia

Summary


Organized and dependable Planning Manager successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Extensive background in both development planning and policy planning. Proven history of assessing needs and driving improvements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning Analyst

Resort Municipality of Whistler
01.2003 - Current
  • Administered the review and processing of rezoning, development permit, variance and sign permit applications
  • Involved in the implementation of the Whistler Village Enhancement Strategy; developed terms of reference and requests for proposals; assisted in the management of the Village Square Master Plan; liased with various municipal stakeholders; involved in policy research; responded to Crown referrals; and prepared and presented reports to Council, stakeholders and various committees.

Planning Technician

Resort Municipality of Whistler
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Administered the review and processing of development variance, minor development permit, rezoning and sign permit applications
  • Responded to planning inquiries/ requests from the public.

Planner

Brent Harley and Associates Inc., The Resort Planning Group
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Tasks included: proposal writing; feasibility studies; master planning; ski resort mountain and village design; residential subdivision planning; policy writing; land tenure, rezoning and development permit applications; recreation management planning; design guidelines; landscape architecture; report writing; and presentation
  • Communication and coordination with clients and stakeholders were crucial to balance priorities and streamline development approval processes.

Planner

Sno.engineering Canada, Resort Planners
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Tasks included data collection, inventory and analysis, land use planning, master planning, renderings, landscape architecture, and report writing
  • Strong focus on ski resort master planning and mountain village design worldwide.

Landscape Designer

Site Works Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Involved in site planning and landscape design for streetscape revitalization, park and residential developments
  • Tasks also included on-site project management.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree -

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
01.1992

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Creative Solutions
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Process Improvement
  • Resource Allocation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Department Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Hobbies and Interests

Strata Council President, Strata Plan ____, Whistler, 2015-present, Youth Soccer Coach, Whistler Avalanche, 2015-2016, Executive, Whistler Toastmasters; 2003–present??, Member, Whistler Village Enhancement Committee; 2000-2001, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Whistler Children’s Art Festival; 2000-2001, Volunteer Cross Country Patrol, Resort Municipality of Whistler; 1998-2001, Member, Whistler Public Art Committee; 1996-2000, Swim Coach, Whistler Seawolves; 1996-1997, Enjoy downhill skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, reading and travel.

Training

2003, Justice Institute of BC, Interpersonal Conflict and Negotiation 2001, Recreation Features Inventory and Recreation Opportunity Spectrum Inventory Training, Capilano College 1995, Visual Landscape Design, Ministry of Forests

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Community Volunteer

Strata Plan BCS3125 council member, Sea to Sky Nordics Biathlon Committee, Whistler Youth Soccer Club coach, Whistler Children's Centre Board, Whistler Toastmasters executive, Whistler Village Enhancement Committee, Whistler Children's Art Festival volunteer coordinator, Lost Lake cross-country volunteer patrol, Whistler Pubic Art Committee 

Timeline

Planning Analyst

Resort Municipality of Whistler
01.2003 - Current

Planning Technician

Resort Municipality of Whistler
01.2001 - 01.2003

Planner

Brent Harley and Associates Inc., The Resort Planning Group
01.1996 - 01.2001

Planner

Sno.engineering Canada, Resort Planners
01.1993 - 01.1996

Landscape Designer

Site Works Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1992

Honours Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree -

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

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