Expert Planning and Consulting for Municipalities, Villages, Towns and Cities
Meet the dedicated experts driving Plan Smart’s impactful services.
Jonathan Schmidt | BES, MEDes, RPP, MCIP
President | Bluerock Planning
Jonathan is one of western Canada’s leading planning consultants specializing in small towns/cities, rural municipalities, Indigenous communities and regional planning.
Jonathan’s 12+ years of professional planning experience has focused on raising the bar for municipal planning policy and regulation. He believes strongly in the integration of economic development and planning to achieve more resilient and thriving communities, especially in rural western Canada.
Amy Clarke
CEO & Engagement Lead | ARC Engagement
Amy’s passion lies within organizing the chaos and energy around public engagement into a logical and effective plan that nurtures community excitement and captures meaningful feedback.
Her ability to connect with people through humour and empathy was developed during many years of working with community not-for-profits and a diversity of stakeholders at Parks Canada.
Amy brings a strong understanding of the culture and social dynamics of planning in mountain communities while maintaining a rich scientific understanding of the land and its context.
Fraser Blyth | MEDes Urban Design
Owner & Lead Urban Designer | Selkirk Planning & Design
Fraser is an exceptional planner and designer with a deep understanding of urban form, infrastructure, and policy. This enables him to craft innovative solutions that balance growth, sustainability, and community needs.
Fraser’s experience across a range of projects, from master planning to zoning and policy development, Fraser excels at bridging the gap between technical precision and design excellence.
Fraser is a problem-solver who thrives in collaborative environments, ensuring that every project benefits from his analytical expertise and design sensibility.
Tamille Benyon | B.Comm, IAP2
Owner & Engagement Lead | Table Talk
A seasoned public participation and communications professional with over a decade of experience. Her leadership has been instrumental in navigating intricate and contentious projects spanning various sectors across Canada. Including land use planning, development, municipal government, energy, aggregate, waste management, and transportation.
Tamille’s approach to engagement is based on the power of relationships, the desire to truly understand an issue, to listen, and to facilitate communication on key decisions made. This creates a feedback loop that strengthens relationships, project decisions and outcomes.
Zac Wulf-Gillrie | P Bio, RP Bio
CEO & Lead Biologist | ZWulf Inc.
Zac, the founder of ZWULF INC, brings extensive experience in environmental consulting, specializing in reptile and amphibian translocation, hibernaculum excavation and construction, wildlife and habitat surveys, and construction monitoring across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Zac has worked on diverse projects ranging from management of species at risk to environmental impact assessments. He collaborates with skilled professionals to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to client’s needs.
Steve Schaming | BA, PM
CEO | Schaming Productions
Steve is a passionate professional with expertise in data and business analysis, creative arts, including drone photography, music composition, and computer programming.
In addition to his artistic talents, he has extensive experience in analyzing community data, document production, crafting winning proposals, and assisting with project management
Bree-Lyn Joyce | B.U.S., RPP, MCIP
Owner & Principal | Noble Planning
Breelyn is a registered planner on the cutting edge of planning policy and regulation in Canada. As a planner for the Town of High River she had the opportunity to implement Canada’s first hybrid/form-based zoning bylaw, which won national and provincial awards.
Her other significant work has included acting as the High River representative on the first Regional Plan for the Calgary Metropolitan Region, assisting on Alberta’s first provincial regional plans, and implementing zoning and policy innovations for municipalities across Alberta in her role as a consultant.
Latosia Campbell-Walters
RPP, MCIP, PMP
Owner & Principal | Sparks Planner Group
Latosia is a result-oriented and dynamic urban planning and project management professional with 15+ years in municipal and community planning. Adept at working with organizations to develop actionable plans and build capacity internally to implement these plans. Experienced in supporting deadline-driven operations, identifying priorities and resolving issues.
Kelly Learned | MEDes, RPP MCIP
Principal | FRANK Planning Collaborative
Kelly Learned is a highly skilled planner and designer known for her strategic vision and ability to create dynamic, people-centered spaces. With a keen understanding of urban design, land use planning, and community engagement, Kelly brings a thoughtful and innovative approach to every project. She excels at balancing policy, function, and aesthetics to develop plans that are both forward-thinking and practical.
Alexus Dang | MSc, MPlan
Planner | Schaming Productions & Bluerock Planning
Alexus is passionate about creating vibrant and inclusive communities by promoting social equity and environmental stewardship.
Proficient in GIS and data analysis to inform effective land use decisions and policy development.