Brief Biography

Jim Reiter was first elected as the MLA for Rosetown-Elrose in the 2007 provincial election. He was subsequently re-elected in the 2011, 2016 and 2020 provincial elections. Jim was appointed as Minister of Energy and Resources May 31, 2022.

In May 2009 Jim was first appointed to Cabinet as Minister of Highways and Infrastructure. In June 2012 he was designated as Minister of Government Relations, as well as First Nations, Metis, and Northern Affairs. During his time in this portfolio, he was also responsible for SaskEnergy and SaskTel. In August of 2016, Jim was appointed to serve as the Minister of Health, a position he held until November of 2020. He served as Minister of Sask Builds and Procurement from November 2020 until May 31, 2022.  Since, Jim has been Minister of Energy and Resources and in November of 2024 Jim was sworn in as the new Minister of Finance, Immigration and Career, Labour Relations, Workers Compensation and Deputy Premier of the province.

Before he became involved in provincial politics Jim served in several positions with the Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association, including President. Among his educational accomplishments is a Senior Certificate in Local Government Administration from the University of Regina. He also served six years on the U of R Senate. Jim has also served his community as a Justice of the Peace and Marriage Commissioner.

Jim and his wife Bonnie reside in Rosetown.