Ali joined Watson’s Education team in 2022. He is primarily involved in school board planning, focusing on demographic forecasting and projections as well as growth management studies.
Ali has previously worked for the City of Mississauga, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and SNC-Lavalin where he developed his skills in research and technical/spatial analysis.
He is currently completing his Master of Environmental Studies in Planning from York University on a part-time basis, where his research thesis analyzes how socio-demographic factors affect the 311-Request system usage in the City of Toronto. In addition, he has completed a post-graduate program in Geographic Information Systems from Niagara College and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Toronto.
Ali calls Hamilton home, where he enjoys the mix of a vibrant urban area combined with numerous outdoor activities.
- Business cases
- Education financial and capital planning
- Pupil accommodation reviews
- Education development charges
- EDC growth forecasts
- Enrolment projections and demographic studies