Peter Andersen

Experience

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  Paul Theil & Associates Ltd. Consulting Engineers

  Apr 1988 - Sept 1988

  Construction Inspector

  Performed lot grading inspection and certification, builder monitoring and maintained all on-site records related to construction. Co-ordinated identification and resolution of homeowner lot grading complaints and supervised remedial work to correct lot grading deficiencies.

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  Niagara Escarpment Commission (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)

  May 1989 - Sept 1989

  Student Planner

  Responsible for reviewing development permit applications, conducting site inspections, preparing staff planning reports and responding to inquiries from the public regarding the nature, intent and purpose of the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

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  Town of Halton Hills

  May 1990 - Sept 1990

  Student Planner

  Commented on land division and committee of adjustment applications, prepared an apartment vacancy survey, liaised with the public and prepared background reports dealing with official plan and zoning amendment applications.

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  G. M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. Consulting Engineers

  Apr 1991 - Nov 1991

  Constrction Services Assistant

  Duties included construction of road and sewers, lot grading inspection, builder monitoring and field pick up of “as-built’s” for “as-constructed drawings.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 1992 - Aug 1993

  Residential Renovation Contractor

  Operated my own business completing residential renovations (finishing basements, bathrooms, decks and fencing etc.) in and around Cambridge, Kitchener and Guelph.

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  Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

  May 1994 - Oct 1994

  Community Planner

  Co-ordinated research on a number of provincial planning projects, assisted with the implementation of Planning Reform (Bill 163). Processed “Parkway Belt West Plan” amendment applications. Drafted briefing notes and correspondence on behalf of the Minister and liaised with staff from other ministries.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 1995 - Jun 1995

  Planning Consultant

  Retained by Council to prepare a “Community Needs Assessment Study” and profile community socio-economic, environmental and demographic trends to help equip the township with the information necessary to develop a coherent strategy for future community-based economic development.

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  Cormar Contracting (Philip Utilites)

  Apr 1997 - Jan 1998

  Surveyor’s Assistant

  Assisted surveyor with layout and construction inspection of residential subdivisions, monitored earthworks, performed lot grading, storm, sanitary and watermain layout and operated heavy construction equipment used in earthworks and installation of underground services.

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  City of Detroit

  Apr 1998 - Apr 2000

  Intermediate City Planner / Project Manager
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  Government of Manitoba

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2023

  Community Planner