Don Skinner

Background

About Don Skinner

A people-centric leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in the architecture-code enforcement industry. A highly observant client - customer focussed, principal-driven team player. A strong sense of priority on environmentally aware best practices, risk management, operational excellence & team leadership. Experienced with the application and interpretation of a wide range of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Acts and Legislations. These include; the Ontario Municipal Act, the Ontario Planning Act, the National Building Code, the Ontario Building Code and Act, Freedom of Information Act, Heritage/Conservation Acts, Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Labour Relations Acts. Adept at reading and interpreting technical codes, acts and statutes. Skilled in technology application, digital design - review tools and electronic records management platforms including: AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), AMANDA, Photoshop, MS Office-Project Manager, Bluebeam, additional digital creative and management computer systems. Continuous education is of high priority In the context of growing code complexity, safety compliance, building performance expectations, advancing technology, design and construction practices. Key resources employed to meet the increasing challenges of the progressive construction industry include the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing training-accreditation and industry memberships.