Dr. Hamilton is an emeritus professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. During his career at UBC Dr. Hamilton taught and conducted research in real estate valuation and taxation, institutional investments and pension fund governance. He also served in a number of senior administrator roles at UBC. Throughout his career he has been active in community activities including serving on the boards of the Children’s Aid Society of Vancouver, the Vancouver Stock Exchange, the B.C. Assessment Authority, the Vancouver City Planning Commission and a member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C. and the Financial Services Tribunal of B.C.

Dr. Hamilton is a past chair of the Arts Club Theatre Company and currently serves as a director of the Stanley Theatre Society. Dr. Hamilton is currently a member of the UBC Development Permit Board and the Investment Advisory Committee of the Real Estate Foundation of B.C.