(+1)647 869-6073 guojianbang1998@gmail.com Jianbang (Chris) Guo
JIANBANG GUO URBAN PLANNER
EDUCATION 2017 - 2023 Bachelor Of Honors Planning University of Waterloo School of Planning Interests Land Use Development Urban Design Urban Renovation
WORK EXPERIENCE May. 2022-Present Toronto, Ontario
Student Planner & Case Coordinator Ontario Land Tribunal
Assisted senior staff in the preparation of case material for adjudicator’s review; Reviewed and understood the legislation governing the Ontario Land Tribunal; Observed several hearings and broadened my understanding of how to formulate a professional planning opinion; Established substantial understanding on various matters related to land use development application process, including minor variance, site plan, zoning by-law, consent, etc.
Sustainability Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2021 Beijing, China
Representative Courses Planning Law Professional Practice (studio) Urban Form & Structure Stormwater Management Urban Ecology Transit Planning Analysis Geospatial Information System
Honors Term Distinction for Excellent Academic Standing for Spring and Fall 2021
Urban Designer DDON Planning & Design Inc.
Researched and synthesized legal files and statistical documents, efficiently producing visual aids(charts and illustrative graphics) for use in site analysis and later strategic planning; Processed and drafted spatial files (GIS and CAD) for site analysis and mass modelling, substantially designing site areas and converting CAD files into SketchUp and rendering; Designed and co-edited layout sections of submission booklets, which included providing English translations to facilitate a wider client audience; Engaged with staff in team meetings to disseminate information and take on new tasks, providing miscellaneous support in a fast-paced work environment.
Sep. 2021 - Dec. 2021 Beijing, China
Project Coordinator CCDI Group
Formulated a detailed plan and schedule to host clients and lead a business meeting, which was later distributed to teammates as a standard procedure; Co-drafted bidding documents under supervision, including company qualification, awards, selected design professionals, proposed contract price, etc; Represented the company by attending a bid opening conference alone in a different city; Participated in project meetings by organizing meeting minutes in both Chinese and English, while actively contributing suggestions and design concepts; Coordinated and consolidated project files across departments in different office divisions;