PEO York Chapter
Technical Presentation:
The Role of a Professional Engineer in
Ontario Land Development
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: In-Person at Courtyard Toronto Markham (65 Minthorn Blvd, Markham, ON)
*Venue space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. (Meal and refreshments will be provided.)
Event Information:
Land development is a complex process with opportunities for creativity, and at the same time, regulated by legislations. Our guest speaker, Brian Lee, will share his insights and touch base on:
- The key players in land development process.
- What legislation governs land development?
- How are disagreements between stakeholders resolved?
- The importance of good engineering in the land development process.
Agenda:
6:30 - 6:35 pm Event Opening
6:35 - 7:30 pm Presentation
7:30 - 8:00 pm Q & A
8:00 - 8:30 pm Professional Networking
Our Guest Speaker:
Brian Lee, P.Eng.
Retired Director of Engineering, City of Markham
Brian has over 30 years of professional engineering experience. Most of his career is with the public sector. He has worked for the Hong Kong Government, the Regional Municipality of Peel, the City of Toronto, and the City of Markham.
Brian joined the City of Markham as the Manager of Development Engineering in 2006 and has since taken on various positions in the Engineering Department. He retired in 2021 as the Director of Engineering.
Brian graduated from King’s College, University of London in civil engineering, and has a Master’s degree from Birmingham University in highway and traffic engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario and is the Chair of the Canadian Chapter of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Oliver Xiao, P.Eng.
Director, Business and Community Outreach
PEO York Chapter
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