Greg Cormier
Bowen Island,British Columbia
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
West Vancouver School District
09.2002 - Current
- Developed and taught Carpenter Level 1 training program for high school students and transitioned many into construction careers and apprenticeships.
- Liaised with building contractors, employers and community organizations for students work experiences and community construction projects.
- Taught drafting, architecture, design and woodwork courses at all levels.
Building Official
Bowen Island Municipality
02.2018 - 06.2024
- Reviewed building permit applications, issued permits and conducted inspections for hundreds of projects including renovations, additions, new houses, apartments and commercial buildings.
- Introduced and implemented BC Energy Step Codes 1 and 3, provided education and technical support to stake holders.
- Provided code interpretations and technical guidance for improvement of high performance construction and design solutions.
- Collaborated and developed fully digital permit submission, review and issuing system within small municipal building/ planning department team
- Communicated and collaborated with registered professionals, builders, trades and public with solutions-based approach.
Carpenter
Self-Employed
01.1992 - Current
- Designed and constructed numerous residential renovation and new house construction projects for clients and personal
- Tendered, engaged and supervised trades, suppliers and services.
- Completed installations of various aspects of construction (capable of variety of other trades and skills)
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum Studies (thesis: Trades Programs)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.2005
Bachelor of Education - Technology Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC07.2000
Red Seal Carpenter Training - Carpentry
Okanaga College
Kelowna, BC02.1997
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, professional and communication skills with clients, professionals and stakeholders
- Red Seal carpenter with experience in residential and industrial projects from concrete, framing and finishing
- Carpentry mentoring, training and career connections for apprentices
- Understanding, interpretation and application of BC Building Code
- Certified Passive House Consultant - high performance building design, building science and construction techniques
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices.
- Trained and mentored over 100 carpenter apprentice candidates.
- Initiated, developed and managed educational and building programs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- Certified Teacher, British Columbia
- Level 1 Building Official
- Certified Passive House Consultant
Timeline
Building Official
Bowen Island Municipality
02.2018 - 06.2024
Teacher
West Vancouver School District
09.2002 - Current
Carpenter
Self-Employed
01.1992 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum Studies (thesis: Trades Programs)
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Education - Technology Education
University of British Columbia
Red Seal Carpenter Training - Carpentry
Okanaga College
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