Jacob is the director of resident care at the Betel Home Foundation. He began his career as a bedside nurse in Ontario, working in both acute and long-term care settings. He then began teaching as a sessional instructor with the Cambrian College Collaborative Bachelor of Nursing Program. In 2015, Jacob moved to Manitoba where he worked as a community health nurse in rural and remote Northern communities. Jacob received his bachelor of science in nursing as well as his master of business administration at Laurentian University. He is committed to continuing the legacy of Manitoba nurses to drive health system transformations that lead to better health outcomes for all Manitobans.