James is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with a background in recreation, community planning, placemaking, urban design, and regional planning. Beginning his career with the Twin Lake District Planning Commission (TLDPC) and the RM of Corman Park #344, James has planned, designed, and managed a variety of community development and design initiatives for both urban and rural communities throughout Canada. James was also a Facilities Strategic Business Advisor at the University of Saskatchewan, embedded with within the College of Kinesiology and College of Education.

“Recreation, community development, and thoughtful design, are the main underpinnings of why I entered the planning profession. But it’s the excitement of new projects, locations, and people that continues to propel my enthusiasm for a career in professional planning.”

With experience in capital improvements, facility development, subdivisions, rezoning, discretionary use applications, and formal agreements; James has navigated the interpretation and implementation of the Planning and Development Act of Saskatchewan including the enactment of OCPs, zoning bylaws, Master Plans, and various economic and recreational development strategies.

Experience:
Recreation, urban, and community planning

+ ATVBC Trail Standards + Classification Study. BC, 2025
+ Paris Optimist Skatepark. Town of Paris, ONT, 2024 -2025
+ River Access Study. City of Saskatoon, SK. 2024
+ Banff Avenue Conceptual Design Project. Town of Banff, AB. 2024
+ Southfields Community Skatepark. Town of Caledon, ONT, 2024
+ Burford Optimist Skatepark. County of Brant, ONT, 2024
+ Maude Burke Park Redesign. City of Melfort, SK. 2023
+ Outdoor Sporting Complex Study. City of Lloydminster, SK/AB. 2023
+ Downtown Revitalization Project. Town of Lac La Ronge, SK. 2022
+ Portage La Prairie Skatepark. City of Portage La Prairie, MB. 2022
+ Community Square Site design and CPTED review. Town of Carrot River, SK. 2015
+ Nipawin BID Planning and Design Guide. Town of Nipawin, SK. 2015