Jason Schmidt-Shoukri
Making Things Happen - Innovative Dynamic & Strategic Leader


Jason Schmidt-Shoukri
Oakville, ON
Growth Mngmnt Policy Plann'g Develop't Engin'g Develop't Planning Parks Develop't Building Standards
Summary
over 20
Planning
Master's Degree
Land use development, design & construction, policy development, budgeting and project management.
Master of Public Administration + Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Work Experience
City of Vaughan
Deputy City Manager, Planning & Growth Management
November 2017 — August 2020
Lead a "One Stop Shop" portfolio for land-use development approvals.
Operations included 6 departments overseeing 250 staff .
In charge of an annual operating budget of $50M and $100M capital budget.
A catalyst for getting things done, led a service excellence cultural transformation focusing on people, process & technology.
Strong financial acumen demonstrated in implementing strategic and sustainable financial policies focusing on investing in transformational city building initiatives.
City of Vaughan
Director of Building Standards / Chief Building Official
March 2015 — November 2017
Transformed a multi-disciplined fast-paced department into a customer focused service delivery unit, ensuring legislated timelines were met.
Oversaw an annual $10M operating budget and $20M capital budget.
Streamlined business processes improving customer satisfaction for a volume exceeding $1B of construction value annualy.
Improved operational performance through streamlining of business processes, alignment of policies and optimizing use of technology.
City of Burlington
Chief Building Official
September 2008 — March 2015
Fulfilled the CBO statutory and fiduciary duties as required by legislation.
Led the Mayor's task force on sustainability and climate change.
Administered an annual $5M operating budget issuing 2000 building permits.
Core member of the Emergency Management Team and the corporate Budget Review Task Force.
City of Burlington
Manager, Permits & Zoning Administration
April 2000 — September 2008
Transformed a $2M operations for issuing business licenses and building permits into an efficient user-fee based unit without reliance on the general tax base.
Vanguard Design, Architect
Principal
June 1996 — December 2000
Developed a consulting practice from the ground-up, providing planning, design and construction services for real estate development.
Portfolio encompassed a wide range of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
Education
University of Western Ontario
Master of Public Administration
2008 — 2012
Masters Program focus was on Local Government including: Governance, Council Staff Relationship, Policy Development and Implementation, Program Evaluation, Micro and Macro Economics, Finances, Legal Framework, Public Engagement, Organizational behaviour, Human Resource Management and Communications.
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science studies in Architectural Engineering encompassed a wide variety of subjects including: General Science, Planning, Architectural Design, Space Planning, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material and Methods, Land Surveying, Cost Estimating and Project Management.