Amory Ngan

Experience

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  Canadian Forces

  Nov 2010 - May 2013

  Logistics Officer

  Trained to be a platoon commander in a Close Support Service Battalion that would provide combat service support to local brigade, including means of transportation, equipment and supplies for the movement of troops and cargo. Held unit-level staff appointment as the Administrative Officer for Supply and Transport Company.

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  Canada Protection Plan

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Executive Coordinator

  Supported the President & CEO directly through project management and coordination support for special projects and strategic initiatives. Achievements included: automating the billing system, successful new product launch, and facilitating growth of in-house media and marketing capabilities. Promoted within a year of hire from the role of Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President.

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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Municipal Forestry Intern

  Inspected and assessed the health and condition of the Great Trees of New York City (specially-designated trees for their historical and botanical significance). Collected, analyzed and interpreted quantitative and qualitative data using i-Tree Eco and prepared a report on findings. Developed a management plan for the Great Trees.

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  NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

  Forester

  Reviewed forestry permit and development applications and enforced the City’s tree protection and tree planting standards on all new buildings, major developments and permitted tree plantings on the right of way. Supervised work carried out by contractors and provided technical expertise and advice to other city agencies (DDC, DOT, DEP, SCA) in obtaining final parks approvals and sign-offs.

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  York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  Area Forester

  Coordinated the delivery of forestry services (tree planting, maintenance and removals) on the Regional right of way in 3 local municipalities and administered over $1 million in forestry contracts. Provided technical advice and expertise on forestry matters relating to developments and capital projects, and assisted with the development and implementation of Region-wide forestry programs and projects including a woodland cover assessment, a forest management plan, and a state of the forest report. Show less

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  City of Toronto

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2023

  Manage a multi-program portfolio including: (1) Business Planning and Coordination - financial reporting, budgets ($21 million operating, $8 million capital), procurement, contract management ($36 million in active contracts based on total award value) and operational support for the Urban Forest Renewal and Forest & Natural Area Management sections; (2) Urban Forestry Grants & Incentives Program - invests in and supports private land planting and stewardship programming (over $15 million invested and leveraged since 2017); (3) Federal Funding Programs - management of federal funding for tree planting activities and; (4) Hard Surface Planting Program - street tree planting in hardscapes citywide. Show less Lead the development and execution of the Tree Planting Strategy and innovative approaches to increasing canopy cover on private land. Develop and manage the Urban Forestry Grants & Incentives Program (over $13 million invested and leveraged from 2017-21). Oversee the design, development, and evaluation of various grant streams from intake through to adjudication, award, monitoring and reporting. Identify strategic and impactful investment and partnership opportunities and steward relationships with community partners and agencies. Manage projects and initiatives relating to the Tree Planting Strategy. Show less

  • Urban Forestry Coordinator (Supervisor)

    Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Project Manager, Tree Planting Strategy

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2021
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  University of Toronto

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Adjunct Professor

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Sessional Lecturer

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
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  City of Mississauga

  Mar 2025 - now

  Lead an award-winning team of 82 staff in protecting, enhancing, restoring, expanding, and connecting Mississauga’s urban forest and natural heritage system. With a combined annual operating and capital budget of over $19 million and natural assets (trees, boulevard landscapes, and natural areas) valued at over $932 million, we plan and deliver critical services such as tree maintenance, tree planting, tree permits, bylaw enforcement, development and design review, natural heritage planning, naturalization, habitat restoration, invasive species management, stewardship and education, and boulevard landscape maintenance in Canada’s sixth largest city. Show less

  • Manager, Forestry

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment (Acting)

    Mar 2025 - Apr 2025