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Senior AR Accountant

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jvizco@bousfields.ca

Partner

Planning
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tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

Senior Project Manager

Community Engagement
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lwalker@bousfields.ca

Director of Finance & Operations

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gwang@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
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dwatchorn@bousfields.ca

Partner

Planning
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ewest@bousfields.ca

Senior Associate

Planning
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awynveen@bousfields.ca

Soniya Xavier

AR Accountant

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sxavier@bousfields.ca

Planner

Planning
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jyi@bousfields.ca

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We can’t wait to tune into this ULI webinar taking place on February 20th which will be unpacking the implications and opportunities for understanding the 2024 Ontario Provincial Planning Statement.   Our very own Partner, Mike Dror, will be part of the Expert Insights panel with fellow industry colleagues.   Whether you’re a planner or developer with work in Ontario, this is a webinar you won’t want to miss! Be sure to register through the link in our bio!
We can’t wait to tune into this ULI webinar taking place on February 20th which will be unpacking the implications and opportunities for understanding the 2024 Ontario Provincial Planning Statement.
 
Our very own Partner, Mike Dror, will be part of the Expert Insights panel with fellow industry colleagues.
 
Whether you’re a planner or developer with work in Ontario, this is a webinar you won’t want to miss! Be sure to register through the link in our bio!
We’re #Hiring!! We are currently recruiting for a HR Coordinator. Visit our website bousfields.ca/careers for more info and apply today!
We’re #Hiring!! We are currently recruiting for a HR Coordinator. Visit our website bousfields.ca/careers for more info and apply today!
New year, new faces! Welcoming our new interns and staff to the Bousfields team.
New year, new faces! Welcoming our new interns and staff to the Bousfields team.
We are excited to be part of the transforming of such a special building, in both Toronto’s history and skyline—The Hearn Generating Station—into a new mixed-use destination in the heart of the Port Lands. One of Canada’s largest buildings, The Hearn will become part of the long-term plan to transform the waterfront district into a vibrant community with new uses and programming. Bousfields Inc. is proud to be part of such an incredible Team @svn.ap @partisansarchitecture @ccxa.landscape @eraarch helping the @cortelgroup to reimagine this structure into the new Hearn District. #HearnDistrict #PortLands #Toronto
We are excited to be part of the transforming of such a special building, in both Toronto’s history and skyline—The Hearn Generating Station—into a new mixed-use destination in the heart of the Port Lands. One of Canada’s largest buildings, The Hearn will become part of the long-term plan to transform the waterfront district into a vibrant community with new uses and programming.

Bousfields Inc. is proud to be part of such an incredible Team @svn.ap @partisansarchitecture @ccxa.landscape @eraarch helping the @cortelgroup to reimagine this structure into the new Hearn District.

#HearnDistrict #PortLands #Toronto
We are thrilled to kick off the year by announcing some promotions! Please join us in congratulating our team members as they take on their new roles! 🎉
We are thrilled to kick off the year by announcing some promotions! Please join us in congratulating our team members as they take on their new roles! 🎉
What a year it’s been for the Bousfields team! From celebrating our 50th anniversary to continuing the work of shaping growing communities through creative urban planning, urban design, and community engagement, 2024 has been a year full of fond memories. Looking forward to what 2025 and beyond brings! Wishing everyone happy holidays and a wonderful new year! #Bousfields50
What a year it’s been for the Bousfields team!

From celebrating our 50th anniversary to continuing the work of shaping growing communities through creative urban planning, urban design, and community engagement, 2024 has been a year full of fond memories. Looking forward to what 2025 and beyond brings!

Wishing everyone happy holidays and a wonderful new year!

#Bousfields50
As December comes to a close, we wanted to extend a big thank you to our amazing interns who will be returning to their studies in the new year! Here are some of the key takeaways they shared with us about their internship experience: “I worked here for 8 months and learned so much about the intricacies of planning and how beautiful and complex it is. I got to work alongside a fantastic team and learn so much from each of them through their journeys and experiences. I will take these lessons with me as I begin to explore my career beyond school.” - Amanda Ferguson “My eight months at Bousfields have been incredibly valuable. I’ve learned so much from everyone at the company, especially working alongside Team Lennox every day. I gained a true understanding of the planning profession, from the process itself to the preparation of materials and all the steps in between. Bousfields offers an exceptional experience for students, providing the tools to grow, where the team is always ready to share knowledge and answer questions. Beyond planning, the team at Bousfields really embraces new staff, creating an exciting and welcoming atmosphere with frequent social events. Overall, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here and look forward to staying connected with everyone.” - Kieran Luckhai (Cont’d in comments below)
As December comes to a close, we wanted to extend a big thank you to our amazing interns who will be returning to their studies in the new year! Here are some of the key takeaways they shared with us about their internship experience:

“I worked here for 8 months and learned so much about the intricacies of planning and how beautiful and complex it is. I got to work alongside a fantastic team and learn so much from each of them through their journeys and experiences. I will take these lessons with me as I begin to explore my career beyond school.”
- Amanda Ferguson

“My eight months at Bousfields have been incredibly valuable. I’ve learned so much from everyone at the company, especially working alongside Team Lennox every day. I gained a true understanding of the planning profession, from the process itself to the preparation of materials and all the steps in between. Bousfields offers an exceptional experience for students, providing the tools to grow, where the team is always ready to share knowledge and answer questions. Beyond planning, the team at Bousfields really embraces new staff, creating an exciting and welcoming atmosphere with frequent social events. Overall, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here and look forward to staying connected with everyone.”
- Kieran Luckhai

(Cont’d in comments below)
A great outcome for a great project! It’s been a pleasure working with @tas_impact and their development partner Walmer Road Baptist Church on the exciting 38 Walmer Road project in the Annex.
A great outcome for a great project! It’s been a pleasure working with @tas_impact and their development partner Walmer Road Baptist Church on the exciting 38 Walmer Road project in the Annex.
We’re excited to share that Hamilton Planning Committee recommended approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision application for Eastgate Square earlier this week. Check out the link in bio to learn more about the project, which was a featured in @hamiltonspectator this week! You can also visit the project website at www.evolvingeastgate.ca to learn more. We’re very proud to be a part of the team behind this transformative project for the East Hamilton and Stoney Creek communities! #EvolvingEastgate
We’re excited to share that Hamilton Planning Committee recommended approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision application for Eastgate Square earlier this week.

Check out the link in bio to learn more about the project, which was a featured in @hamiltonspectator this week! You can also visit the project website at www.evolvingeastgate.ca to learn more.

We’re very proud to be a part of the team behind this transformative project for the East Hamilton and Stoney Creek communities!

#EvolvingEastgate
Lots of fun to see our line of work (planning, design, and community consultation) represented on-stage! This past month, Bousfielders from our Toronto and Hamilton offices enjoyed the Master Plan, a satirical play by Michael Healy (based on the book Sideways by Josh O’Kane) at Soulpepper and Aquarius Theatres. Such a great production - we highly recommend you check it out!
Lots of fun to see our line of work (planning, design, and community consultation) represented on-stage! This past month, Bousfielders from our Toronto and Hamilton offices enjoyed the Master Plan, a satirical play by Michael Healy (based on the book Sideways by Josh O’Kane) at Soulpepper and Aquarius Theatres. Such a great production - we highly recommend you check it out!
Bousfielders had a great time with friends and industry colleagues at the WLI Fall Social: Women-Led City Building Mixer this past Tuesday, graciously hosted by @dialogdesign! It was an inspiring event, bringing together senior and emerging leaders for meaningful networking, idea-sharing, and connection-building. We’re proud to be annual sponsors of WLI Toronto. Thank you to @uli_toronto for another wonderful event!
Bousfielders had a great time with friends and industry colleagues at the WLI Fall Social: Women-Led City Building Mixer this past Tuesday, graciously hosted by @dialogdesign! It was an inspiring event, bringing together senior and emerging leaders for meaningful networking, idea-sharing, and connection-building.

We’re proud to be annual sponsors of WLI Toronto. Thank you to @uli_toronto for another wonderful event!
Attending this week’s #ULIFall Meeting in Las Vegas? “WLI Americas Presents: A View from the Top with Former Mayor Debra March” Be sure to join the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Americas for its signature program where Emma West, WLI Americas Chair and partner at Bousfields, will moderate a fireside chat with Former Mayor Debra March, of Henderson, Nevada’s second largest city. Learn more about the session at the link in bio! #RealEstateLeadership
Attending this week’s #ULIFall Meeting in Las Vegas?

“WLI Americas Presents: A View from the Top with Former Mayor Debra March”

Be sure to join the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Americas for its signature program where Emma West, WLI Americas Chair and partner at Bousfields, will moderate a fireside chat with Former Mayor Debra March, of Henderson, Nevada’s second largest city.

Learn more about the session at the link in bio!

#RealEstateLeadership

Jeramine Vizco

Senior AR Accountant

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jvizco@bousfields.ca

Jeramine joined Bousfields’ operations team on March 1, 2021 as a Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist. She brings with her strong work experiences from different industries such as technology and oil and gas companies and law firms. With accounting acumen and experience in promoting continuous improvement, she provides important assistance to the operations team and supports partners’ and clients’ needs.

Tony Volpentesta

Partner

Planning
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tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

A partner since 2003, Antonio (Tony) joined Bousfields in 1991 soon after completing a graduate degree in Urban Planning at the University of Toronto. He is full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He has provided professional planning services in support of numerous large-scale redevelopment proposals in the Greater Toronto Area. His considerable experience has resulted in his participation as lead consultant and team captain on several high-profile development proposals. His range of experience includes high density residential and commercial proposals for many major clients.

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Lewis Walker

Senior Project Manager

Community Engagement
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lwalker@bousfields.ca

Lewis joined Bousfields’ Community Engagement Practice in October 2022 as a Project Manager. Originally from Singapore, he moved to Canada for his undergraduate studies and to explore living abroad. During his studies, Lewis worked in the non-profit sector as an engagement practitioner specializing in youth, newcomers, and lower-income groups, while finishing his BA (Hons.) in Urban Studies and Human Geography at the University of Toronto.

Since joining Bousfields, Lewis has worked on developing and implementing engagement strategies for development projects in the City of Toronto. Key to Lewis’s work is ensuring that engagement strategies both align and build on the context of the community. Through his work, Lewis has experience employing a variety of engagement strategies, ranging from tenant-related communication to public open houses. Lewis’s passion for making planning and city building more accessible has ensured that he finds new and creative ways to create spaces for the public to be involved in city building.

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Grace Wang

Director of Finance & Operations

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gwang@bousfields.ca

Grace is a strategic business partner and responsible for the firm’s finance, accounting, operations, and IT functions. Her focus is to align financial and operations practices to support business growth through continuous improvement.

Grace holds a Master’s degree of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Dan Watchorn

Senior Planner

Planning
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dwatchorn@bousfields.ca

Dan is a Senior Planner at Bousfields, having joined the firm in June 2024. Dan holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Honours Planning from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences, Urbanism Track, from the Delft University of Technology. 

Prior to joining Bousfields and completing his Master’s degree, he worked in the public sector as a Development Planner where he managed applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, and Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan, Minor Variance and Consent applications. With a wide variety of project experience, he has expertise in land use planning, policy planning, transportation planning and urban design. 

Dan is a Registered Professional Planner and Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

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Emma West

Partner

Planning
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ewest@bousfields.ca

Emma is a Partner at Bousfields, having joined the firm in 2015 with eighteen years of experience in urban and environmental planning for the public and private sector clients. Emma has led a broad range of community-building projects in downtown, suburban and rural locations.  As a Registered Professional Planner, her portfolio of work includes projects at all scales from regional plans to site-specific development approvals across Canada and in the Middle East.  Emma has acted as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.  In addition to residential and mixed-use developments, Emma has a particular focus on approvals for colleges, universities and health care projects as well as large-scale affordable housing projects.  Emma focuses on collaborative problem solving in her work. She is an active leader in the Urban Land Institute having held and continuing to hold positions locally, in the Americas and globally. 

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Anna Wynveen

Senior Associate

Planning
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awynveen@bousfields.ca

Anna has extensive experience guiding projects and clients through the municipal planning approvals process. Since joining Bousfields, Anna has gained a reputation for her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. She fosters collaboration and builds relationships with both municipal staff and project teams to steer complex projects towards a common goal.

Anna is involved in a wide range of planning projects in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including the preparation of planning rationale reports and other supporting materials for development applications. She also has deputed before the Committee of Adjustment, has presented at community meetings and statutory public meetings, and has prepared evidence for hearings at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Anna joined Bousfields in 2015 and became an Associate with the firm in 2020. Anna holds a Master of Science degree in Planning from the University of Toronto. She previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in history from the University of Western Ontario. Anna is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario.

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Jessica Yi

Planner

Planning
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jyi@bousfields.ca

Jessica joined Bousfields in May 2021 as a Planning Intern while completing her Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree in Honours Planning at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Land Development Planning, as well as a Minor in Geography and Environmental Management. Through Waterloo’s co-op program, Jessica worked in both the public and private sectors. As a Planning Assistant at the City of Mississauga and another consulting firm in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), she worked on a variety of mixed-use, residential and commercial projects.

Jessica joined Bousfields as a Planner in June 2022 and is involved in a wide range of projects in Toronto and the GTA. She assists in the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated reports and studies, draft zoning by-law amendments, site-specific research and due diligence, and development application coordination and submissions.

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