John Dowler

Associate faculty

Business

John Dowler is an accomplished senior government leader, professional accountant and university educator. After a successful 32-year career of ever-increasing management responsibilities with the government of British Columbia, Dowler retired from his position as an executive director. Dowler also taught on a part-time basis during those years sharing his insights and expertise through graduate and undergraduate courses for two universities, a college and the Chartered Professional Accountants (Certified Management Accountants) of British Columbia. He has taught at Royal Roads for 17 years. His volunteer work has included serving on Royal Roads University’s Academic Council, on the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Victoria Chapter Board of Directors and as a leader for Scouts Canada. Dowler lives in Victoria with his wife Dolores.  When he is not teaching, he and his wife travel extensively. Their son has recently completed his medical residency studies and is now a physician in Victoria.

 

Experience

Dowler has held positions as executive director, executive financial officer and, for a number of government ministries, senior financial officer (comptroller). Dowler has also served as a member of a government regulatory tribunal. In addition to his financial responsibilities, his senior leadership roles have included provincial highways district management, aboriginal relations, risk management, major project procurement, land management, insurance and bonds, contract administration, facilities management and the province’s snow avalanche mitigation program.

 

Education

1982
CPA, CMA professional accounting designation

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

1976
Bachelor of Commerce

University of Saskatchewan

1989
Management Achievement Program

University of British Columbia

2002
Executive Leadership Program

Royal Roads University

2006
Creating Futures Program for executive leaders

Province of British Columbia