Experience

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  City of whitehorse

  May 2000 - Sept 2008

  Manager of planning, development and sustainability

  Senior Management for the City of Whitehorse in the areas of planning, development, building inspection and sustainability.

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  Federation of canadian municipalities

  Jan 2007 - now

  Peer reviewer gmf
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  Cabott consulting and 3 pikas

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2015

  Senior planner, engagement leader, northern place maker,
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  Morrison hershfield

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  Sustainability practice leader

  Led the development of the sustainability planning practice with Morrison Hershfield. Areas of expertise include community planning, land development, energy planning and renewable energy resource options planning and engagement.

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  Urban systems ltd.

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Community planner and northern practice leader

  Led the development of the northern communities practice for Urban Systems Ltd.

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  Stantec

  Sept 2015 - now

  Lesley works with territorial, federal, provincial, first nation and municipal governments, utility corporations, private companies and community organizations to help them plan and make decisions focused on long term sustainability and resiliency. As a national thought leader on issues and opportunities affecting communities Lesley is engaged in projects, dialogues and processes that work to ensure healthy and thriving communities.

  • Planning Lead British Columbia and the North

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Planning Lead Northern Canada

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Planner

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2023
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  Yukon energy corporation

  Jan 2018 - now

  Chair