Tracy Primeau

Tracy Primeau has more than 30 years experience in the energy sector, recently retiring from Bruce Power as a Shift Manager in the operations division. Ms. Primeau began her career in the nuclear industry where she was one of the few women to become a CNSC licensed Authorized Nuclear Operator and the only female shift manager to work her way up from the shop floor.

Throughout her career Ms. Primeau has been a tireless communicator, having been an active member of Women in Nuclear (WiN) Canada, where she currently holds a WiN Canada Board position. She is also a mentor and role model to many men and women in the energy sector.

As a proud member of the Nipissing First Nation, Ms. Primeau strives to use the Seven Grandfather Teachings in her leadership every day. She was a founding member of the Ontario Hydro Native Circle in 1992 and was the first Chair of the Bruce Power Native Circle, a position she held for many years.

Raising her two boys with her husband Dave, Ms. Primeau has always been active in her community. Currently she is the Board Chair of the Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey, works on the executive of the local hockey club and sits on the municipality’s Economic Development Committee as the Energy Rep.

Ms. Primeau holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Waterloo and is an active alumni member of St. Paul’s College and their Indigenous program as well as serving on their Board of Directors.