About

Joseph is a Canada-based urban planner who sits at the intersection of planning, data, environment, and community. As a Commonwealth and DAAD Scholar with over a decade of professional experience across Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria, he brings technical rigour, international perspective, and a strong commitment to sustainable development, inclusive planning, and evidence-informed decision-making, expressed through research, geospatial analysis, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.

Currently, Joseph works as a planner with the District of Saanich, British Columbia where he leads two key planning initiatives: the Shelbourne Valley Plan, a 30-year plan that will guide land use and transportation decisions in one of Saanich’s Primary Growth Areas, and the Saanich Official Community Plan monitoring and evaluation framework.

Beyond his professional work, Joseph is passionate about mentoring and helping emerging professionals navigate opportunities to study, work, and build meaningful lives across borders.