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John Sennema

Examiner · DISC type cs
Manager, Land and Economic Development at City of Red Deer, Land and Economic Development
📍 Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada

John Sennema is the Manager of Land and Economic Development for the City of Red Deer, where he steers residential, commercial, and industrial land development. His career spans both the public and private sectors, including roles at Mattamy Development Corporation and Z Group, complemented by a Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.

He has a keen interest in urban innovation, championing initiatives like mixed-use "live-work" units to support local entrepreneurs and diverse housing options such as carriage homes. John is focused on projects that enhance community vibrancy and foster sustainable urban growth, blending economic strategy with practical land use planning.

Unique fact: John has shared his expertise as a Teaching Master in Urban Planning and Development Economics at Fanshawe College, shaping the next generation of planners.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Manager, Land and Economic Development
Job Level
Middle
Location
Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Process Oriented
Unexpressive
Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Economic Development
Leads initiatives to promote investment, support business attraction, and diversify the economy in Red Deer, leveraging the city's central location in Alberta.
Urban & Rural Planning
Manages land development projects and has taught university-level courses on rural planning, urban design, and real property law.
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Career

Work history

3-2012
Manager, Land and Economic Development
City of Red Deer, Land and Economic Development
3-2012
Manager Land & Economic Development
City of Red Deer
1-2006 - 2-2011
Manager of Land Planning
Z Group
9-2003 - 3-2011
Teaching Master, Faculty of Urban Planning and Design
Fanshawe College
3-2002 - 12-2006
Project Manager/Land Development Planner
Mattamy Development Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

City of Red Deer Land & Economic Development Update (Speaker Profile). Featured in ClubRunner (Event Platform)
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Education
1989 - 1993
Bachellor of Environmental Studies
University of Waterloo
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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