
Robert Mitchell was born and raised in Fort Augustus, Prince Edward Island, and completed his education at Fort Augustus Consolidated School, Charlottetown Rural High School, and Holland College. Before entering public life, he worked primarily as a lineman with Maritime Electric, contributing to electrical infrastructure across the province and assisting with restoration efforts in other regions of North America. He has also owned a small business in Charlottetown and worked in real estate. More recently, he served as General Manager of H-Line Enterprises, a powerline construction company operating in Atlantic Canada. His career reflects experience in skilled trades, business ownership, and management.

