Family
Our son Luke goes to Churchill High School. I couldn’t be prouder of the student we are help to raise. The school, the energy the communication is excellent. My hope is you chose me as your candidate to help this school and every school in the division. We have challenges in helping kids moving forward teachers with the resources they need and building to be retro fit for the changing environment.
Work & Volunteering History
Luke loves flag football. Flag football has great growth. Tons of kids are playing here and across Canada. Anyone that has a child knows that your kids don’t play if the team doesn’t have a parent step up to coach all the kids don’t play. I always step up to help, I enjoy seeing the kids grow. And who doesn’t want the kids to have a chance to play.
Currently a project manager for Allmar in Division 10, commercial construction. Working every day with multiple team members to help everyone succeed. My focus is health care in the province but I have helped many schools around the province.
My mother was a kindergarten teacher. I saw the work, dedication and heart she put in to the work. I was adopted, I know how important school can be.
My volunteer history is full of being on boards, meeting & minutes. Nothing is dryer than minutes but at the same time important what it says about the board, the vision and the good work people are doing. Stepping up and doing the work, that’s what I want to do for our kids today and tomorrow.
Professional
After attending University of Manitoba for a number of years focusing on Computer Science, I pursued a full time career at Western Canada Lottery Corporation for 25 years. I was involved in major corporate projects and was in charge of computer operations around the clock 365 days of the year.
I further developed the managerial skills gained within the workplace and my volunteer endeavours, by obtaining my Project Management Certificate at Red River College. I also gained risk management experience during my employment at Deloitte and I recently completed my Management Certificate at the University of Winnipeg while working and helping to raise a family.
I am currently employed by Allmar Inc.
Community Involvement
Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel: I have been involved with this amazing fundraising initiative for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for the past 22 years. I have served in a variety of roles, most recently filling the role of director to make this event a success. We are the largest outdoor curling event of its kind in Canada.
Toastmasters International: I was involved with this organization for almost 15 years during which I had the opportunity to meet amazing people and community organizations throughout Manitoba and Northern Ontario. During this time period, I had the privilege of holding club executive positions and advancing to Area Governor, Division Governor (selected as Division Governor of the Year), and Lieutenant Governor of Marketing.
Winnipeg International Children’s Festival: I have volunteered for many years with various work crews and was the first coordinator to organize and run the gate crew.
Klinic: Served as a volunteer telephone crisis counsellor for 10 months on the 24-hour Crisis Line and Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line.
Winnipeg Folk Festival: Festival Site Security
Agassiz Music Festival, Cello Festival of Canada: Director
Manitoba Marathon: Medical team
Habitat for Humanity (Halifax)
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Winnipeg: Executive
Personal
I was adopted by a wonderful Ukrainian-Canadian couple and grew up in Amaranth Manitoba. I initially moved to Winnipeg to begin my high school education at St. Boniface Diocesan High School. I was fortunate to meet my partner, Jill, and to welcome a wonderful baby boy together in 2012. Being a father has been a dream come true.
We live in Osborne Village (more information on where I have lived Where Michael has lived in Winnipeg) and I am willing and prepared to work hard for the residents of Fort Rouge and East Fort Garry. I truly do understand the financial, emotional and time constraints placed upon individuals and families during this day and age and I would like to make a difference for all families as a representative at city hall. With your support and vote on October 26, 2022, you will be giving me the opportunity to make a difference for you.
Michael Thompson
Lives in the Ward, Works for the Ward!
