Patrick Rouble for Board member – Strategic Development
Message from Shaun Thorson, CEO Skills/Compétences Canada
Hello my WorldSkills friends and colleagues.
Message from Shaun Thorson, CEO Skills/Compétences Canada
Hello my WorldSkills friends and colleagues.
I'm contacting you today to encourage you to put your support behind Doctor Patrick Rouble from Canada, who is running for the Strategic Development Committee position on the World Skills Board.
With a lifelong passion for education and training, combined with proven leadership and diverse experience, Doctor Patrick Rouble is an outstanding candidate for the World Skills Board of Directors.
For over 20 years, Patrick has been deeply involved in the skills movement as an employer, teacher, local organizer, policy developer, Skills Canada Board member and since 2019, as Canada's Official Delegate.
Patrick holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Calgary and has served in many leadership roles, including as a Government minister with Portfolios for: Education; Energy, Mines and Resources; and the Public Service Commission.
His journey also spans education, administration, research, teaching and business ownership, giving him a strong breadth of experience.
But at the heart of his vision is a belief that countries around the globe need to inspire more youth to pursue meaningful careers in skilled trades and the emerging technologies.
By helping young people build their skills and discover fulfilling careers, Patrick knows we will not only create stronger individuals, but also a stronger global community.
Patrick is a proven leader, a passionate advocate, and a dedicated champion of skills. And I know who would be a huge asset to the WorldSkills Board.
Thank you.
I look forward to seeing you in Dubrovnik.
Involvement in Skills
With his strong passion for education and training, diverse experience and education, and demonstrated leadership skills, Dr. Patrick Rouble would like to be considered for a position on the WorldSkills Board of Directors.
Dr. Rouble has a long-standing involvement in trades and training. Early in his career he owned and operated a residential painting company and managed a fire protection company –which employed sprinkler fitters, pipe fitters, plumbers, electricians and extinguisher technicians. Patrick’s career has also included teaching at the community, college and university levels in business management, marketing, research and entrepreneurship. In 2002, he was elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly and re-elected in 2006. He served as the Deputy Speaker and as Minister for Education, Energy Mines & Resources and the Public Service Commission. As Minister of Education, he led Canada's Delegation to the World Education Forum in 2011.
Patrick began his Skills journey when he joined the Skills Canada Yukon Board of Directors. He has served on the SKills/Competences Canada National Board of Directors since 2016 and began his term as President in 2020.
His passion for education, training and life-long learning has been demonstrated by his own academic career. After retiring from public office in 2011, Patrick completed a Doctorate in Education from the University of Calgary. His formal education also includes a master’s in business administration, a diploma in business administration, a diploma in adult education and numerous other certificates. He continues to be very active in teaching and research and serves as an expert to the Conference Board of Canada Labour Research Advisory panel, as an expert on the OECD/WS PISA VET project, and he recently completed a term on the Yukon University Research Ethics Board.
Leadership and Board Experience
In addition to his multiple roles in government, including serving as Deputy Speaker, Caucus Chair, Vice-Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Chair of the Workers' Compensation Act Review and participant on many additional committees. Patrick has served on multiple community and not for profit boards. Including the Yukon Land Use Planning Commission (Chair), the Marsh Lake Local Advisory Council (Treasurer) and Yukon Special Olympics (President). With SKills/Competences Canada he led a successful review of the governance structure, conducted a review of the CEO position description and initiated a new Performance Review system, and led the development of a bid to host WorldSkills Toronto 2028. As a leader he strives to make evidence based decisions and to elevate the performance of all involved.
Comments from a fellow Board Member, Competitor and Coach
“Patrick is a passionate believer in the Skills movement. He's masterful at summarizing the meeting and keeping things going. He includes everyone in the discussion and remains curious and considerate of the differences of opinion while staying on topic. Patrick would bring a wealth of experience to the WorldSkills board.”
Dennis Innes, Skills/Compétences Canada Board Member
"The best thing about him is that he always makes people feel at ease when you're talking to him. Whenever I meet new people, he tells them my story and a little bit of background information on me and he never gets any facts wrong. I really love how he has an amazing stage presence. He fills the room, he exudes confidence and always makes people feel comfortable. He's a great person to be around and a great person to know."
Emma Kilgannon, WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 Competitor and Bronze medalist in Patisserie and Confectionary, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition
"Dr. Patrick Rouble has acted as a mentor, providing me with great support, guidance and a calming influence. He would bring a tremendous amount of experience with his connections, his contacts, and his ability to see the skills movement. He is able to convey the message from the grassroots level up to boardroom level."
Jason Taylor, WorldSkills Expert for Skills/Compétences Canada, Skill 18, Electrical Installations.