2025–26
Maples
Substitute and Term Teacher
Candidate for School Trustee • Ward 2
30 Years of Teaching Experience.
A Lifetime in Seven Oaks.
Rob Bilsland brings decades of classroom experience, strong community roots, and a practical commitment to helping students succeed.
30Years teaching
1992Ward 2 resident since
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Rob Bilsland
Candidate for Seven Oaks School Trustee — Ward 2
Experienced Educator
Lifelong Seven Oaks Resident
Community Coach
Independent Campaign
About Rob
Experience in the classroom. Roots in the community.
Rob has lived in the Seven Oaks School Division his entire life and has called Ward 2 home since 1992. His career in education has given him first-hand experience with the opportunities, challenges, and day-to-day realities of public schools.
As a teacher, coach, and community member, Rob has spent decades working with students, families, teachers, Educational Assistants, and neighbours across the area.
Teaching Experience
Three decades serving students.
2005–25
Maples Collegiate
20 years serving students and the school community.
2001–05
Kildonan East Collegiate
Teaching experience in another Winnipeg school division.
2000–01
Murdoch MacKay Collegiate
Continued classroom and vocational education experience.
1996–2000
Lord Selkirk Comprehensive
The beginning of a 30-year teaching career.
Rob’s Priorities
Practical priorities for students, staff, and families.
01
Vocational Education & Career Readiness
Promote vocational education, skilled trades, and career-ready programs that give students meaningful pathways into work and further education.
02
Supporting Every Student
Advocate for strong EAL programming and appropriate supports for students with special needs while ensuring all students have opportunities to succeed.
03
Supporting Educational Assistants
Recognize the essential contribution Educational Assistants make in classrooms and support the resources they need to help students.
04
Student Work Ethic
Encourage responsibility, perseverance, practical skills, and a strong work ethic students can carry into their careers and adult lives.
05
Listening to the Community
Make himself available to listen to students, parents, families, educators, staff, and community members—and bring their concerns to the board table.
Community Experience
Part of Seven Oaks for a lifetime.
Rob’s connection to Seven Oaks extends beyond the classroom. He has coached hockey and soccer through Maples Community Centre and Seven Oaks Minor Hockey.
Through his automotive classes, Rob’s students developed hands-on skills while providing automotive service to teachers, Educational Assistants, and other members of the community.
Independent Campaign
No campaign donations.
Rob will not accept campaign donations. His campaign is focused on experience, education, and serving the Seven Oaks community.
Contact Rob
Have a concern or an idea?
Rob wants to hear from students, parents, families, educators, staff, and residents of Ward 2.
Campaign contact details coming soon
Email and/or social contact information can be added here when Rob provides it.