 Jim Rondeau was elected the MLA for Assiniboia in the 1999 and 2003 Manitoba elections. In November, 2003 he was appointed the new Minister of Healthy Living within the Department of Health and was also given responsibility for Seniors and Healthy Child Manitoba. A year later he became the Minister of Industry, Economic Development and Mines. In September 2006 he was appointed as the Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines.
Before entering cabinet, Jim served on 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.
Jim was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election and kept his role as Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines. On June 28, 2007 he was also appointed Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade. 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.
A former business owner in both rural and urban Manitoba, Jim brings a wealth of business knowledge and financial experience to the Legislative Assembly.
Jim's career is one of dedication, community awareness, and action. He reflects these values in his passionate and committed service to his constituents and to all Manitobans.
Awards and Recognitions
- First time winner Literacy Partners Manitoba Lifetime Service award
- Queen's Golden Jubilee Award 2002
- Optimist of the Year Award, Assiniboia Optimist Club 2002
- Manitoba Peacekeeper Recognition Award 2002
- Conference Board of Canada Workplace Award 1998
- Numerous Best Coach Awards 1990-1999
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