Jonathan Menold is an associate faculty member at Royal Roads University. He has experience in economic development, including working on tourism-related issues. Jonathan has been a guest lecturer at Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria.
He has worked for the BC Public Service for more than 12 years and served as the president of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (Vancouver) from 2018-19. Jonathan is interested in how government policy shapes economic environments for private firms in tourism including regulation, taxation and economic stimulus.
Experience
Prior to joining Royal Roads as an associate faculty member, Jonathan conducted research on the flow of investment from foreign countries into Canada within the accommodation and hospitality sector.
He has experience working for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, serving as Director, Economics and Analysis for Tourism.
Education
2021
Master of Public Administration
University of Victoria
2012
Bachelor, Faculty of Human and Social Development
University of Victoria
Awards
2020
Ted Whelen Scholar Award
University of Victoria
2020
Faculty Award for Academic Achievement
University of Victoria