Biography
Alar has nine years’ experience in the investment industry, most recently at Scotia McLeod. He has been teaching at George Brown College for 12 years. He strongly believes in his students and their abilities, and works as a facilitator to unlock those abilities. To make learning more interesting and to encourage the use of key soft skills, Alar uses group work in all of his classes.
Academic Credentials
Master of Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1993
Branch Manager’s Course, Canadian Securities Institute, 2000
Canadian Futures Course, Canadian Securities Institute, 1995
Canadian Options Course, Canadian Securities Institute, 1994
Conduct and Practices Course, Canadian Securities Institute, 1994
Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Securities Institute, 1993
Areas of Specialization
Mathematics for Business Management
General Business Management
Economics
Areas of Expertise
Investment Industry
Securities
Derivative Securities
Career Highlights
2003-Present – Professor, George Brown College Centre for Business
2000-2001 – Manager, AOM Call Center, Scotia McLeod
1996-2000 – Supervisor, Scotia Discount Brokerage Inc.
Other Activities
Treasurer and Board Member – Toronto Estonian House (NFP)
