President of the Evergreen Teachers’ Association and
Member-at-Large of the Provincial Executive of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society

Biography

Jay Ewert has taught in Manitoba for over 15 years in Evergreen School Division in classrooms across the division ranging from grade 6-12, and is currently subbing all grades as he serves part-time as the President of Evergreen Teachers’ Association (ETA). 

Jay’s philosophy is to provide a learning environment where students feel confident to try and challenged to succeed.  This philosophy is evident within his union work with Members, with emphasis on Member safety, listening to understand, and directly supporting Members to raise their capacity in working together.

In the ETA, Jay served was the Collective Bargaining Chair for seven years prior to accepting the role of President in the spring of 2020, when Members were in dire need for strong leadership. 

He is a very active Member within the Society; taking part in the CBSC for four years, a proud member of the MTS Labour School, serving on the Provincial Executive for the past two years where he has served as the Chair of the Education Finance Standing Committee, and additional MTS committees as necessary to see to the needs of all Members.  These experiences have steeled Jay’s ability to do work not only for the Membership, but also, on himself, so that he may continually improve in his ability to support and represent.

Jay is currently living in the Interlake, where he works directly alongside Members of the ETA.  He enjoys many hobbies including local musical performances, long runs on cold mornings, and investing in time with family.

 
 

I believe that unionism begins, relies upon, resolves, and renews with Membership voice.

 
 

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Qualifications

Member-at-Large of the Provincial Executive 2022-present  •  President, Evergreen Teachers' Association 2020–present  •  Collective Bargaining Chair, Evergreen Teachers' Association 2013–2020  •  CBSC 2019–2022  •  Lakewood Regional Coordinator 2020–2022  •  Teacher 2007–present  •  Leadership School 2021/2022  •  Chair of the Education Finance Standing Committee 2022-present

  • 2007–Present: Classroom Teacher

    Experience teaching Kindergarten through grade 12

  • Served in the Evergreen Teachers' Association Since 2013

    7 years as Collective Bargaining Chair

    4 years as President

  • Manitoba Teachers’ Society Committees

    4 years serving on the Collective Bargaining Standing Committee (CBSC)

    2 years Education Finance Standing Committee Chair (EFSC)

    Labour Leadership School Graduate

    2 years as Regional Coordinator of the Lakewood Region CB Chairs

    Liaison to SAGE groups and Local Regions

  • Additional Experience

    Distance learning course author
    I authored a distance learning course under contract by Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning

    Social justice student groups facilitator
    Social Justice League:
    Students raise money for micro-loans across the world
    Students Against Plastic:
    We spearheaded a movement to outlaw plastic bags in town of Arborg, which included raising money for reusable shopping bags to promote the movement and offset costs to the public.