RESUME

Richard J. Doucette, NSAA, OAA ret., RAIC, LEEDga                                                                                             Professional Experience and Credentials

92 Crichton Ave, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 3R3

37912 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS, B0C 1L0 

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Memberships:

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• Ontario Association of Architects, ret.

• Royal Architect’s Institute of Canada

• Canadian Green Building Council

• Nova Scotia Association of Architects

• Construction Association of Nova Scotia

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Education:

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Continuing education through the Ontario Association of Architects, Public Works and Government Services Canada, The Canadian Green Building Council, Ryerson University, Nova Scotia Association of Architects, Royal Architects Institute of Canada, University St. Anne, Construction Safety Association of Nova Scotia and various other providers.

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• 2016 Certificate French Language Training. University St. Anne

• 2007 Diploma AutoCAD Sir Sanford Fleming College

• 1993 Diploma Computer Applications University of Toronto

• 1986 Bachelor of Architecture  Dalhousie University

• 1984 Bachelor of Environmental Design   Dalhousie University

• 1980 Bachelor of Arts, Community Studies  Cape Breton University

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Awards and Positions:

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• Awarded:

  • Green Building Award – Canadian Wood Council 2004

• Nominated:

  • Queens Medal - Government of Canada

  • Various Awards of Excellence, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004 – PWGSC

• Scholarships:

  • Various Awards in High school, and University. All degrees via Honor Role

• Directorships:

  • JHAL Ltd., Lighthouse Building Technology Ltd., DRX Corp., Nova Scotia Building Officials Certification Board, Nova Scotia Association of Architects. Loyalist College Oversight Board Architecture Program (past and or present)

• Publications:

  • George Brown College: Canada Innovates: Sustainable Building; Canadian Wood Council: Projects 2004

  • Dr. George Baird: Study of User Satisfaction in Sustainable Buildings; Green Globes; Orion; Globe and Mail

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Skills: 

• Conceptual and Technical Design, Project Management, Human Resource Management; Contract Administration and Building Studies.

• Excellent Leadership, Communication and Presentation Skills, extensive software literacy.   

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Lectures:

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University of Toronto, Loyalist College, Public Works Government Services Canada:  Workshops and lectures  on educational facility design, quality assurance and sustainable design. 

Positions:

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• 1993 to present:  JHAL Ltd. Architects: Principal Architect and Owner

• 2001 to 2018: Public Works Government Services Canada:  Senior Architect

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Experience Profile Public Sector Work:

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