A decorated Police Officer having spent 36 years serving in the Halifax Regional Police and retiring as a Staff Sergeant.

Jim served  in a variety of different roles, including Police Accountability, Hostage and Crisis Negotiation and Community Liaison , Criminal Investigation Division ,and volunteering in various leadership roles in his community , sitting on the Chebucto Community Health Board and the Board for the Spryfield Boys and Girls Club . High School Football Coach and Executive Director of Halifax Police Boys and Girls Club.

• Recognized by the Solicitor General of Canada for Crime Prevention

• Former Canadian Army Reservist Royal Canadian Engineers

• Graduate of Kings College Public Relations Program

• Served 4 years on Premier of NS Bravery Award Committee

• Past Councillor Candidate in 2016 and 2020