Biography
Douglas Walker is a professor at George Brown College in the Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management. He teaches in the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) and Technology Diploma programs. He has also developed and taught a variety of code and design courses for the Ontario Building Officials Association, University of Toronto, Seneca College, Toronto Homebuilders Association, Mushkegowuk First Nations Council, Mattamy Homes, City of Toronto and various other industry associations. Prior to his current full-time faculty position, he was the Manager and Deputy Chief Building Official at the City of Toronto for twenty years. In addition, Mr. Walker has been involved in building design and code consulting. Douglas Walker holds a master’s degree from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree from Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. In addition, he is a member of several professional associations registered in the Province of Ontario.
Academic Credentials
Master of Arts, Central Michigan University (College Education), 2008
Bachelor of Technology, Ryerson University (Construction Management), 1984
Graduate Certificate, Seneca College (Fire Protection Engineering), 1988
Advanced Diploma, Fleming College (Civil Engineering Technology), 1977
Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) - Ontario Building Officials Association
Registered Designer (BCIN) - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Accredited Building Code Instructor - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) - Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
Architectural Technologist (MAATO) - Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario
Areas of Specialization
Ontario Building Code, Land use planning, Construction documents
Areas of Expertise
Expert witness for construction
building permits and inspections
Building Code application to design and construction
Problem solving for design
construction and renovations
Career Highlights
2004 - present: Professor, Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, George Brown College.
1989 - 2003: Manager / Deputy Chief Building Official, City of Toronto- Building Division.
1984 - 1989: Senior Building Inspector, Borough of East York / City of Scarborough
1978 - 2004: Architectural Designer and Building Code Consultant
1974 - 1984: Project Engineer, Atomic Energy of Canada / Dow Chemical
Other Activities
Chair: Toronto Area Building Inspections Committee
Chair: Metro Area Plumbing Advisory Committee
Chair: Ontario Building Officials Association (GTA Chapter)
Chair: Association of Architectural Technologists Association (Toronto)
Director: Association of Architectural Technologists Association
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering: Demand side legislation
Review committee: Technicians and Technologists
Mayor’s Taskforce to Combat Construction Fraud