The role of the Board of Directors is to approve and oversee the direction of the WCB. By statute, the Board of Directors consists of 10 members appointed by the Government of Manitoba from nominations submitted by labour, employers and the public. The Chief Executive Officer is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Committee is responsible for providing leadership in the daily operations of the WCB.
Board of Directors
Colin Robinson - Chairperson
Colin was chair of the Manitoba Labour Board from 2012 to 2024, and served as full-time vice-chair from 2003 to 2012. He is a respected arbitrator and mediator with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Catherine Skinner - Acting President and CEO
Cathy Skinner is Vice President, Legal, Compliance and Corporate Services and currently serving as acting President and CEO. She joined the WCB in 2014 and was appointed General Counsel and Vice President in 2019. Cathy earned her law degree at the University of Toronto and holds a master's degree in law from the University of London. She was also designated a Certified In-House Counsel by the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management in 2017.
Cathy has practised law in Ontario and Manitoba for more than 20 years, specializing primarily in administrative, statutory and insurance law. She is active in the Canadian Bar Association at the national and local levels. Cathy is also a guest lecturer at the University of Manitoba.
Worker Representatives
Jean-Guy Bourgeois
Jean-Guy is the Director of Internal Operations at the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU). He is also a member of the Executive Council of the Manitoba Federation of Labour and a member of the Board of Directors at the Union Centre. Jean-Guy was appointed to the WCB Board of Directors in 2016.
Marie Buchan
Marie is the Secretary Treasurer with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832. She is a board member with the Manitoba Blue Cross and sits on the Executive Council of the Manitoba Federation of Labour. She was appointed in 2024.
Marc Lafond
Marc is Business Manager/Financial Secretary of the International Union of Operating Engineers of Manitoba (Local 987). He is also President of Manitoba Building and Construction Trades Council. He serves on various boards. He was appointed in 2018.
Employer Representatives
Ron Koslowsky
Ron is the Vice President, Manitoba Division of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters with extensive experience in manufacturing, construction, insurance and business consulting. Ron was appointed to the WCB Board of Directors in 2018.
Yvette Milner
Yvette is the President of Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba and has extensive experience in many areas of disability management and workplace safety. Yvette was appointed to the WCB Board of Directors in 2016.
Chris Lorenc
Chris is President of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association and President of the Western Canada Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association. He was appointed in 2023.
Public Interest Representatives
Glenn Hildebrand
Glenn is a senior management consultant with over 30 years' experience in public relations and communication management fields. His practice also includes assisting organizations in improving and enhancing board governance structures and processes. He was appointed in 2019.
Louise Rowlands
Louise is a Human Resource Management instructor at Extended Education University of Manitoba. She previously worked as a Senior HR/Admin Advisor and Director for Development Alternatives International (DAI) in Afghanistan and Rwanda, and as an HR Manager (Diversity Specialist) at Transport Canada Prairie and Northern Region. Louise was appointed in 2024.
Louise Simbandumwe
Louise is the Co-Director for Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc., an organization she has worked with for over two decades. She volunteers for the Immigration Matters in Canada Coalition and the Access to Justice for Racialized Communities project. Louise was appointed in 2024.
Governance
The Board of Directors is the centre of the WCB’s governance structure, oversees the management of the WCB and is committed to best practices in corporate governance.
Program Audit
In 2005, the Legislative Review Committee on the Workers Compensation Act recommended that the Government appoint an independent auditor every five years to conduct a value-for-money audit of a program of the WCB. This recommendation was subsequently incorporated into the amended legislation.
In 2010, the Board of Directors of the WCB recommended and the Government approved that an external cost, efficiency, and effectiveness audit be conducted of the Short Term Claims program.
The audit concluded that the Short Term Claims program was well managed and controlled. The audit report outlined sixteen recommendations to improve various aspects of the administration of the program. To view the audit report, click here.
In 2015, the Board of Directors recommended and the Government approved an external audit of the WCB's Review Office and File Access Unit.
The audit notes that the reconsideration process is operating with due regard for cost, efficiency and effectiveness. The audit report identified 24 opportunities for improvements and the WCB has accepted the recommendations and is working to make the suggested improvements. To view the audit report, click here.
In 2022, the WCB Board of Directors approved an external audit of the SAFE Work Manitoba 10-year “Prevention Rebate Program” (PRP).
The audit identified 6 recommendations for improving the administration of the PRP. Rationale, expected benefits, and key actions required have been identified to allow for implementation. To view the audit report, click here.
Board Minutes
Executive Management Committee
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Catherine Skinner
Acting President and CEO
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Vince Jordan
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
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| Nancy Harley Acting Vice President, Compensation Services |
Renzo Borgesa Vice President, Strategy, Innovation, & Analytics |
| Leslie Anne Hurley Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Candace Crossland Acting Vice President, Communications |
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Dave Kramer
Vice President SAFE Work Manitoba
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Brad Janzen
Acting Vice President, Legal, Compliance & Corporate Services
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Merrilee Allan
Acting Vice President, Human Resources
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