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Senior Planner

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lmurphy@bousfields.ca

Rachel Nault

Planner

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rnault@bousfields.ca

Director, Human Resources

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jnigh@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
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boneil@bousfields.ca

Associate

Planning
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apaton@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
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srajan@bousfields.ca

Associate

Planning
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cricker@bousfields.ca

Accountant

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rsarangapani@bousfields.ca

Senior Associate

Planning
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asavanyu@bousfields.ca

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Executive Assistant

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ssharma@bousfields.ca

Principal

Design
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rshiell@bousfields.ca

Senior Project Manager

Community Engagement
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asmiciklas@bousfields.ca

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Aligning Good Planning Principles with Indigenous Teachings/ Philosophies and a Health & Social Equitable Lens Last but not least, join us on July 10th from 1:15-2:30PM in attending a two-part fireside chat with Bousfielder David Huynh and Dr. Jaris Swidrovich as they engage in a frank and honest discussion about the synergies between good planning principles and Indigenous teachings and philosophies. We look forward to learning from Dr. Swidrovich’s insights, research and experiences as a health practitioner, professor and social advocate to broaden our understanding of how to contribute to planning more inclusive and equitable communities. #ACTION2025
Aligning Good Planning Principles with Indigenous Teachings/ Philosophies and a Health & Social Equitable Lens

Last but not least, join us on July 10th from 1:15-2:30PM in attending a two-part fireside chat with Bousfielder David Huynh and Dr. Jaris Swidrovich as they engage in a frank and honest discussion about the synergies between good planning principles and Indigenous teachings and philosophies. We look forward to learning from Dr. Swidrovich’s insights, research and experiences as a health practitioner, professor and social advocate to broaden our understanding of how to contribute to planning more inclusive and equitable communities. #ACTION2025
Planning for Music Venues Don’t miss our very own David Morse and Graham Barrett on July 10th from 1:15-2:30 PM as they take on planning for music venues. In conversation with Jonathan Bruce (Wavelength Music), Kishmita Arora (City of Toronto), Lisa Zbitnew (The Phoenix Concert Theatre), Mike Tanner (City of Toronto) and Phil Brennen (Broccolini), this panel will explore how we, as planners, strike a balance between the preservation of music venues and meeting our housing needs. #ACTION2025
Planning for Music Venues

Don’t miss our very own David Morse and Graham Barrett on July 10th from 1:15-2:30 PM as they take on planning for music venues. In conversation with Jonathan Bruce (Wavelength Music), Kishmita Arora (City of Toronto), Lisa Zbitnew (The Phoenix Concert Theatre), Mike Tanner (City of Toronto) and Phil Brennen (Broccolini), this panel will explore how we, as planners, strike a balance between the preservation of music venues and meeting our housing needs. #ACTION2025
We cannot wait to attend this year’s Fast or Funny session at #ACTION2025 on July 9th from 3:30-4:30PM! Join us in supporting Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Mike Dror, and Jocelyn Deeks as they host two Fast or Funny sessions: Following last year’s legendary Zoner Groaners session, Anna and Mike are back with Zoner Groaners 2. And to top it all off, Jocelyn and BA Group’s Margaret Briegmann will be hosting Bingo. Transportation Questions in Community Meetings. Looking forward to seeing you there!
We cannot wait to attend this year’s Fast or Funny session at #ACTION2025 on July 9th from 3:30-4:30PM! Join us in supporting Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Mike Dror, and Jocelyn Deeks as they host two Fast or Funny sessions:

Following last year’s legendary Zoner Groaners session, Anna and Mike are back with Zoner Groaners 2. And to top it all off, Jocelyn and BA Group’s Margaret Briegmann will be hosting Bingo. Transportation Questions in Community Meetings. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Join our very own Charlie Smith at #ACTION2025 while he discusses the evolving field of urban planning with fellow urbanists Ali Ahmed (TMU), Benito Russo (Bruce County), Christine Chea (TMU), and Nikita Jariwala (J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd.)! Held on July 9th from 1:45-3PM, the session will delve into the unique perspectives and nuances of working for a variety of employers, emphasizing critical lessons learned on the job. Hope to see you there!
Join our very own Charlie Smith at #ACTION2025 while he discusses the evolving field of urban planning with fellow urbanists Ali Ahmed (TMU), Benito Russo (Bruce County), Christine Chea (TMU), and Nikita Jariwala (J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd.)! Held on July 9th from 1:45-3PM, the session will delve into the unique perspectives and nuances of working for a variety of employers, emphasizing critical lessons learned on the job. Hope to see you there!
What’s Ethics Got to do with it? What’s Ethics Got to do with it? Join Bousfielder Courtney Heron-Monk in conversation with Dana Anderson (MHBC), Mary Lou Tanner (MPG Planning Solutions) and Ryan Des Roches (OPPI) on July 9th from 11am-12pm while they discuss the complaints and discipline process and examine real-work cases highlighting the importance of ethics in upholding the public interest! #ACTION2025
What’s Ethics Got to do with it?

What’s Ethics Got to do with it? Join Bousfielder Courtney Heron-Monk in conversation with Dana Anderson (MHBC), Mary Lou Tanner (MPG Planning Solutions) and Ryan Des Roches (OPPI) on July 9th from 11am-12pm while they discuss the complaints and discipline process and examine real-work cases highlighting the importance of ethics in upholding the public interest! #ACTION2025
Next up for #ACTION2025 is Design in Action: Transforming Community Through the Final Phases of the Redevelopment of Regent Park Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Caroline Kim, Emma West, Jocelyn Deeks and Simone Hodgson will be participating in a panel discussion and walking tour of Regent Park, to highlight how balancing design objectives can drive innovation, achieve high-quality outcomes and deliver significant public benefits. You can catch our Bousfields team in conversation with Bryan Sherwood (Tridel), Katherine Bailey (City of Toronto) and Peter Zimmerman (Toronto Community Housing) on July 9th from 8:30am – 1:00pm!
Next up for #ACTION2025 is Design in Action: Transforming Community Through the Final Phases of the Redevelopment of Regent Park

Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Caroline Kim, Emma West, Jocelyn Deeks and Simone Hodgson will be participating in a panel discussion and walking tour of Regent Park, to highlight how balancing design objectives can drive innovation, achieve high-quality outcomes and deliver significant public benefits. You can catch our Bousfields team in conversation with Bryan Sherwood (Tridel), Katherine Bailey (City of Toronto) and Peter Zimmerman (Toronto Community Housing) on July 9th from 8:30am – 1:00pm!
Kicking off all things conference, we’ll be highlighting the Bousfielders presenting at #ACTION2025 National Planning Conference, over the next two weeks.   First up: Leading Through Failure. Let’s talk about leading through failure! Join Bousfielder Mike Dror in conversation with Shadi Adab (MHBC) to delve deeper into celebrating failure and “failing forward”. You can attend this session on July 8th from 3 - 4PM, you won’t want to miss it!
Kicking off all things conference, we’ll be highlighting the Bousfielders presenting at #ACTION2025 National Planning Conference, over the next two weeks.
 
First up: Leading Through Failure.
Let’s talk about leading through failure! Join Bousfielder Mike Dror in conversation with Shadi Adab (MHBC) to delve deeper into celebrating failure and “failing forward”. You can attend this session on July 8th from 3 - 4PM, you won’t want to miss it!
This July 7-10 you can find Bousfielders presenting, attending, and connecting with industry professionals from across Canada at the #ACTION2025 CIP/OPPI National Planning Conference. We are thrilled to be this year’s Title Sponsor for the conference. Come visit us at our exhibitor booth and at the Strings and Skyline Reception on July 9th at Roy Thomson Hall! Looking forward to coming together within our profession to exchange thoughtful ideas, discuss innovative tools and research, and a share our passion and commitment to the well-being of current and future generations. See you at #ACTION2025!
This July 7-10 you can find Bousfielders presenting, attending, and connecting with industry professionals from across Canada at the #ACTION2025 CIP/OPPI National Planning Conference.

We are thrilled to be this year’s Title Sponsor for the conference. Come visit us at our exhibitor booth and at the Strings and Skyline Reception on July 9th at Roy Thomson Hall!

Looking forward to coming together within our profession to exchange thoughtful ideas, discuss innovative tools and research, and a share our passion and commitment to the well-being of current and future generations.

See you at #ACTION2025!
After many incredible years on our team, we’re wishing Lily Lood the happiest of retirements! Your dedication, positivity, and tireless support have left a lasting mark on all of us. Now it’s time to trade spreadsheets for bike trails and emails for cat cuddles. You’ve more than earned it! We’ll miss you around the office, but we’re so excited for all the adventures ahead 🎉
After many incredible years on our team, we’re wishing Lily Lood the happiest of retirements! Your dedication, positivity, and tireless support have left a lasting mark on all of us.

Now it’s time to trade spreadsheets for bike trails and emails for cat cuddles. You’ve more than earned it!

We’ll miss you around the office, but we’re so excited for all the adventures ahead 🎉
Congratulations to Bousfielders Hailey McWilliam, Himanshu Katyal, and Sara Gregory who are part of this year’s graduating class from the ULI Toronto: 2025 Curtner Urban Leadership Program! ‘Throughout the year, the program focused on fostering a culture of innovation in real estate and city building — aiming to redefine practices to create better buildings, spaces, and places. Participants explored the leadership necessary to transition from traditional methods to forward-thinking approaches in both policy and practice’. 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to Bousfielders Hailey McWilliam, Himanshu Katyal, and Sara Gregory who are part of this year’s graduating class from the ULI Toronto: 2025 Curtner Urban Leadership Program!

‘Throughout the year, the program focused on fostering a culture of innovation in real estate and city building — aiming to redefine practices to create better buildings, spaces, and places. Participants explored the leadership necessary to transition from traditional methods to forward-thinking approaches in both policy and practice’.

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Please join us in welcoming our amazing new interns - Alley, Lianne and Myah! Welcome to the team! Looking forward to getting to work together over the next several months.
Please join us in welcoming our amazing new interns - Alley, Lianne and Myah! Welcome to the team!

Looking forward to getting to work together over the next several months.
Big congrats to Rayah Flash, the recipient of the Bousfields Graduate Entrance Award at TMU, honouring future planning leaders. Rayah’s dedication of planning, place-making, and creating vibrant communities inspires us all! Bousfields Senior Associate Alex Savanyu (and TUM alum) was in attendance to present Raya with the award at the TMU ceremony.
Big congrats to Rayah Flash, the recipient of the Bousfields Graduate Entrance Award at TMU, honouring future planning leaders. Rayah’s dedication of planning, place-making, and creating vibrant communities inspires us all! Bousfields Senior Associate Alex Savanyu (and TUM alum) was in attendance to present Raya with the award at the TMU ceremony.

Liam Murphy

Senior Planner

Planning
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lmurphy@bousfields.ca

Liam joined Bousfields in March 2022 as a Planner. He works primarily with private sector clients to provide a range of planning consulting services, including land use planning advice, development due diligence, policy review and analysis, planning rationale report preparation and obtaining various development approvals. Liam also completes associated land use development studies and research projects.

Prior to joining Bousfields, Liam worked as a planner with another planning consulting firm involved in development planning. Liam also has previous experience working in the public sector at the municipal level.

Liam received his Bachelor of Environmental Studies Honours Co-op Planning (BES) with an Urban Design Specialization from the University of Waterloo in June 2020. Liam is currently a candidate member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and is working towards his full membership.

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Jessica Nigh

Director, Human Resources

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jnigh@bousfields.ca

Jessica Nigh joined Bousfields as the Human Resource Manager in 2021. With more than 15 years’ experience working as a human resources professional for small-to mid-size companies, she has a strong background in all areas of Human Resources. Jessica is passionate about people and the place they spend most of their day (work!), aiming to support the needs of the organization and foster the growth of employees at Bousfields on a daily basis. Jessica has led a number of workplace initiatives as it relates to policy development, payroll, recruitment, performance and professional development, employee engagement and training.   Jessica is a graduate of Western University with a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies and a post-grad certificate in Human Resources. She is an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and National Payroll Institute and is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP). 

Brynne O’Neill

Senior Planner

Planning
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boneil@bousfields.ca

Brynne is a Senior Planner with Bousfields. Prior to joining the firm, Brynne worked as a Planner in a variety of roles, both municipally and in consulting, most recently with the City of Thorold. She has a broad range of development experience, including infill developments and greenfield development, as well as rural planning.

Brynne is involved in the management of various development applications, such as Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, and Committee of Adjustment applications. This includes the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated studies as well as file management and coordination.

Brynne holds a Bachelor of Environment in Planning from the University of Waterloo, and a Masters of Science in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh. Brynne is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners.

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Ashley Paton

Associate

Planning
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apaton@bousfields.ca

Ashley is a Senior Planner with Bousfields, having worked in both the public and private sectors in Ontario and Alberta. She has experience preparing Due Diligence Reports, Highest and Best Use Reports, Planning Rationale Reports, Urban Design Reports, and co-ordinating the submission and approval of various planning applications throughout southern Ontario, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances, Consents and Site Plan Approvals.

She also has extensive experience assisting with Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) and Toronto Local Appeal Body appeals by conducting research, analyzing applicable planning policy, and preparing arguments for Expert Witness Statements.

Ashley is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP). She also serves on a number of development- and community-related committees, including ULI Toronto’s Connect Committee, the Ryerson Planning Alumni Association Executive Committee and the City of Hamilton LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

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Sheliza Rajan

Senior Planner

Planning
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srajan@bousfields.ca

Sheliza joined Bousfields as a Planner in Fall 2022. She holds a Masters of Science in Planning, with a specialization in Urban Planning and Development from the University of Toronto. She previously earned an undergraduate degree in Public Policy and Administration from Carleton University.

Prior to joining Bousfields, Sheliza worked across the industry for various organizations including the Eglinton Way BIA, Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, TAS Impact and The Planning Partnership. Through these experiences, Sheliza has developed expertise with land use planning and creating a thoughtful and inclusive public realm through collaboration with partners and public agencies. She has worked on a mix of residential, commercial and institutional projects across the GTHA.

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Claire Ricker

Associate

Planning
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cricker@bousfields.ca

Claire first joined Bousfields in 2015 as a Planning Intern during her co-op semester at Ryerson University. Upon graduating from Ryerson University with a Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, she returned to Bousfields in 2016 as a Planner. Prior to pursuing graduate studies, Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph with a concentration in Geography and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Analysis.

Claire is involved in a wide range of land use planning and development projects throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Claire is involved in the management of various development applications, including the preparation of planning rationale reports, supporting studies and reports and draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, as well as supporting materials for minor variance and site plan approval applications. She also responsible for assisting with the preparation of evidence and materials for applications before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

Claire is currently a Pre-Candidate Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), working towards full membership.

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Ramani Sarangapani

Accountant

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rsarangapani@bousfields.ca

Ramani is part of the glue that binds Bousfields, working on the Operations team since 2019, she has more than 15 years’ experience in finance and accounts management. Ramani oversees the accounting process at Bousfields, along with other members of the Finance team, Ramani manages our internal controls, supporting the annual auditing process and ensuring our staff get paid accurately and on time. When Ramani is not working with numbers, she loves to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes, especially Mutton & Crab!

Alex Savanyu

Senior Associate

Planning
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asavanyu@bousfields.ca

Alex has a broad range of experience in land use planning, development approvals, project management and feasibility analysis and has appeared in front of several municipal Councils and committees. He joined Bousfields in 2019, having previously worked with a Toronto-based private consulting firm.

At Bousfields, Alex is involved in a variety of land use planning matters and development projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area. He is actively involved in the management of various development applications and regularly prepares planning rationale reports and associated studies for applications for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan and Minor Variance approvals. He also regularly appears before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) as an expert planning witness.

Alex is a Full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

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Shefali Sharma

Executive Assistant

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ssharma@bousfields.ca

Shefali joined Bousfields’ Operations team in August 2023. She brings 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership. She is a strategic partner, dedicated to enhancing efficiency and contributing to the success of our leadership.  

Roxy Shiell

Principal

Design
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rshiell@bousfields.ca

Roxy is an accomplished urban design professional with a diverse background in architecture, urban design, and land use planning. Roxy’s analytical approach enables her to solve urban design challenges of various scales and develop innovative and pragmatic design solutions for clients.

Roxy has extensive experience working on private sector development proposals throughout Toronto and the GTHA, providing her urban design expertise and contributing to obtaining planning approvals.  She is actively engaged in leading the preparation of block and master plans, conducting built form analyses, and undertaking comprehensive urban design studies, briefs, and guidelines.  She has also given expert evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal and prepared evidence for hearings at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and OLT.

Roxy joined Bousfields in 2013 as an urban designer, building on her experience working in the field of architecture, and became an Associate with the firm in 2017. Roxy holds a Bachelor of Architectural Science, specializing in Design, from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Environmental Studies, specializing in Urban and Regional Planning, from York University. Roxy is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario.

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Alex Smiciklas

Senior Project Manager

Community Engagement
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asmiciklas@bousfields.ca

Alex joined Bousfields in November 2020 as a Project Manager in the Community Engagement Practice. Originally from Vancouver BC, he moved to Toronto in 2018 to shift his career path and learn in a bigger urban playground. Prior to joining Bousfields, Alex worked at Swerhun Inc. as an Engagement Specialist while completing his Master of Planning at Ryerson University.

Since joining Bousfields, he has been involved with creating and managing stakeholder engagement plans and public consultation strategy reports for development applications across the GTA. Experienced in communications and facilitation, Alex diligently works to ensure that the engagement process is specific and meaningful to the needs of every community. Passionate about how communication and planning intersect in everyday life, Alex aims to find innovative and creative ways to ensure that dialogue around urban issues is made more accessible.

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