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Jim RondeauMinister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines |
Jim was first elected as the MLA for Assiniboia in the 1999 Manitoba election. He was appointed Legislative Assistant to the Deputy Premier and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs in 2002. Jim has served as a member of the Legislative Review Committee, as well as on the Graduated Drivers License, Disability White Paper and Provincial Budget Hearing task forces. He was also instrumental in the introduction and passage of The Canadian Forces Personnel Act , which improved the rights and benefits of military personnel moving into Manitoba.
Prior to entering politics, Jim had an extensive career in education. He graduated from John Taylor Collegiate and earned his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Winnipeg, and completed post-baccalaureate studies at the University of Manitoba. He has taught at schools in Norway House and Cranberry Portage, and was a seminar and school experience instructor at the University of Winnipeg. He later became the Adult/Work Education Coordinator for the Frontier School Division, where he played a leading role in establishing 18 adult learning centres and libraries throughout the province. Jim also developed an award-winning school-to-work transition program for young people from northern Manitoba. Jim’s work as an educator, at all levels within the public schools system, reflects his dedication to life-long learning throughout Manitoba.
Jim has always been a willing and committed community volunteer. While living in northern Manitoba he served on the Cranberry Portage Ambulance Service; later, he was involved with the St. John Ambulance Volunteer Services. He has coached numerous volleyball and badminton teams to zone and provincial awards, and sat on the boards of directors of Literacy Partners of Manitoba. He is also a proud member of the Assiniboia Optimist Club, and regularly works with community clubs, parent councils, seniors groups, military organizations and other community initiatives.
