Caitlin Ying Chi Wong
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Productive Urban Planning professional with skills and experience in conducting planning and economic analysis, benchmarking best practices, organizing stakeholder and community engagements, and creating visual infographics.
Recent Projects:
- City of Maple Ridge - Retail and Market Analysis
- City of Kelowna – Waterfront development best practice and retail trends
- City of Edmonton – Goodridge Corners Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan Update
- City of Beaumont – Market and Economic Assessment Report
- City of Leduc – Urban Centre Commercial Revitalization & Trends
- Southwest Florida International Airport - Landside Commercial Skyplex Development
- Pittsburgh International Airport - Sustainability Development Plan
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Destination District Incentives Strategy
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Urban Planner
MXD Development Strategists
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluate existing zoning regulations, economic development strategy reports and Official Community Plans to inform land use strategy.
- Conduct demographic and economic analysis to advise employment opportunities and key growth areas.
- Lead coordinator of stakeholders interviews and community engagement through reaching out, scheduling, creating summary reports and following up.
- Examine federal grants and private partnerships for incentive strategies in targeted areas.
- Conduct comprehensive demographic analyses to anticipate future trends and needs, guiding informed economic analysis.
- Develop presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives and research.
- Prepare reports using statistics, charts and graphs.
- Collect and analyzed relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
Planner (Co-op)
Ontario Land Tribunal
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed minor variance and severance appeals through writing case summaries for adjudicators and scheduling hearings with applicants, appellants and lawyers.
- Advised public on Tribunal principles and applications.
- Co-researcher and presenter of Immigration and Housing Trends project as part of OLT’s Personal Development Conference.
- Supported team with opening over 100 legacy cases within two months.
Communications Associate
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported online event planning and coordination, resulting in successful company functions.
- Reported provincial highway incidents to Assistant Minister’s Office daily.
- Maintained and regulated department’s webpage using WordPress.
- Wrote newsletters for department’s internal portal.
Planning and Development Assistant
Toronto Transit Commission
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided administrative support by ensuring all required documents and permits have been obtained.
- Reviewed reports and offered initial comments.
- Represented TTC at public consultations such as Committee of Adjustment meetings.
Planning Assistant
Urbis Limited
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Lead executer of Agricultural Site Development Priority field-work program.
- Provided on-site training of drone operation to sub-consultants.
- Operated the company drone during 70 site visits for data collection.
- Skillfully used Illustrator to draw land use map using graphics collected.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Honours, Co-ops - Urban Planning
University of Waterloo
Waterloo06.2022
Skills
- Private Sectors
- Best Practices and Standards
- Zoning and Development
- Adobe Suite Proficiency
- Spreadsheet Analysis
- Policy Planning
- Zoning Policy Administration
- Sustainability Advocacy
Timeline
Junior Urban Planner
MXD Development Strategists
09.2022 - Current
Planner (Co-op)
Ontario Land Tribunal
05.2021 - 12.2021
Communications Associate
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
10.2020 - 12.2020
Planning and Development Assistant
Toronto Transit Commission
01.2020 - 04.2020
Planning Assistant
Urbis Limited
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Honours, Co-ops - Urban Planning
University of Waterloo
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