GUE Instructor resumé

Professional

• Jason Cook is a CCR and OC technical diving instructor based on Vancouver Island, Canada. He has conducted over 2000 dives in oceans, lakes, and caves all over the world. He has a special interest in documenting shipwrecks to preserve and share their historical value with the non-diving public. As an educator he has worked with a wide variety of students from the civilian, defence, and scientific sectors.
• In addition to his professional endeavours, Jason volunteers with the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia and Project Baseline Saanich Inlet. Through these roles, he actively participates in initiatives aimed at underwater conservation and research, contributing his skills and knowledge to the preservation of underwater heritage. He has also served on the board of the British Columbia Underwater Explorers. Notably, he was involved in the identification and documentation of the SS Admiral Knight in 2022, a significant maritime discovery of a vessel that sank off the west coast of Canada in 1919.
• Before transitioning to diving, Jason had a successful career in the music industry as a record producer, recording engineer, and session musician, collaborating with many Juno and Grammy award winning artists across North America and internationally.

Diving Qualifications

• GUE CCR 2
• Tech 2
• Cave 1
• DPV 1
• Gas Blender
• Various from other agencies

Diving Experience

• Over 2000 dives primarily in the cold waters on the west coast of Canada.

Community Involvement

• GUE BC - Board Member
• Project Baseline Saanich Inlet - Volunteer
• Underwater Archaeological Society of BC - Volunteer
• GUE Leading Edge Workshop 2022/23/24/25 - Co-Sponsor

Special interests

• - All things diving!
• - Music production and audio engineering
• - Mountain biking

Publications

• Foghorn - Journal of the Underwater Archeological Society of British Columbia

Additional languages

• English

Additional Info

Classes are typically scheduled at the request of students. Please feel free to contact me at the email listed above. I'd love to help you reach your diving goals.