RRC Polytech is pleased to congratulate Jamie Wilson, Vice President Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development at RRC Polytech on his recent appointment as Chair of Manitoba Hydro Board of Directors. 

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this professional milestone for Jamie. His leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to community make this appointment especially meaningful, and we’re grateful to have a leader at RRC Polytech whose impact extends so far beyond our own walls. 

Jamie is a member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation has served as Vice Chair on the Manitoba Hydro Board of Directors since 2023.  He is the first Indigenous Chair of the Board of Directors in Manitoba Hydro’s history. 

This role truly reflects the trust others place in his vision and values. It speaks to the care he has for building strong and sustainable futures for Indigenous communities, for Manitoba, and for the next seven generations. This appointment speaks to how he leads, mentors, and shows up for community in everything he does. 

RRC Polytech is an organization that is shaped by the people who study and work here. We are fortunate to have individuals across the institution who have knowledge, expertise and experience that support sectors across the province, and who contribute in many ways to other organizational, industry, and advisory boards. 

With appointments like Jamie’s at Manitoba Hydro, or with staff and faculty who serve similar volunteer or appointed roles, we appreciate the integrity and dedication they continue to commit to for RRC Polytech while also maintaining the respect of interests for these important external opportunities. 

RRC Polytech is honoured to have Jamie as one of our senior leaders. We appreciate the guidance and impact he provides here, and across our community. Again, we extend our sincerest congratulations on this well-deserved and exciting appointment.