Michael is a retired Fire Captain with a 24-year career at the City of Campbell River and is now the Regional Director for Métis Nation British Columbia. He has specialized training in fire science and emergency scene management from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
Born and raised in Campbell River with Red River Métis roots, Michael is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys spending his personal time hunting and fishing on Vancouver Island.
He successfully transitioned from a 24-year career as a Fire Captain to a leadership role in Indigenous governance.
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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Firefighter
Location
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Personality Overview
How Michael shows up
Curious
Value Driven
Assertive
They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.
Priorities
Topics Michael cares about
Métis Governance
As Regional Director for Métis Nation British Columbia, he is focused on improving communication, transparency, and accountability for Métis citizens.
Community Wellbeing
Key issues in his political platform included improving access to housing, healthcare, and support services for Métis children and families in his region.
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Career
Work history
10-1994 - 11-2024
Firefighter
City of Campbell River
9-2016 - 10-2020
Regional Director Vancouver Island (Region 1)
Métis Nation British Columbia
1-2017 - 4-2019
Fire Prevention Officer
City of Campbell River Fire Department
11-2002 - 11-2010
Health and safety commitee
City of Campbell River Fire Department
11-2002 - 11-2008
Campbell River Fire Department Peer Support Team
City of Campbell River Fire Department
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