Colin Doylend

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Colin Doylend is a dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in representing the interests of Indigenous communities.1 He is based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and has a diverse background in various industries and roles.1

Professional Experience

Colin currently holds several positions:

Director, Land Development & Acquisitions at BC Indigenous Housing Society (since March 2023)1
Advisor at Mint Tiny House Company (since March 2023)1
Advisor at Solar Earth Technologies Ltd. (since March 2023)1
Partnerships & Corporate Development at Reveloper (since April 2022)1
Advisor, Government Affairs at Naqi Logix Inc. (since September 2021)1
Director at Grateful Estate Inc (since December 2019)1
Director at Bonailie Group (since September 2020)1
Director at Question Everything Holdings Inc. (since August 2016)1

Most recently, Colin started a new position as Director, Enterprise & Government Sales (North America) at Archistar.ai in February 2024.2

Expertise and Interests

Colin's professional interests and expertise include:

Indigenous community development
Housing and real estate
Sustainable technologies
Government affairs
Corporate development and partnerships

He has shown a particular interest in accessible housing and universal design. In September 2023, he shared information about new mandatory minimum accessibility standards for homes under the National Construction Code.3 He also presented a paper on implementing universal design in housing at the International Universal Design Conference (UD2022) in 2022.4

Certifications and Skills

Colin holds several certifications, including:

Certified Customer Success Manager (CCSM) Level 11
Certified Housing Professional (CertCIH)1
Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer (PAED)1
Certified Environmental Professional (EP)1
SAFERhome Standards Certified Builder1

His diverse skill set and certifications reflect his multifaceted approach to his career and interests in various fields related to housing, indigenous affairs, and sustainable development.