Jim Reiter was first elected as the MLA for Rosetown-Elrose in the 2007 provincial election and was re-elected in 2011, 2016 and 2020. He was re-elected as the MLA for Rosetown-Delisle in 2024.

Professionally, Jim has extensive experience in municipal governance. He was the long-timeadministrator for the Rural Municipalities of Marriott and Pleasant Valley. He has served as Director,Vice-President, and President of the Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (RMAA), as well asExecutive Director.

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 served his community as a Justice of the Peace and marriage commissioner.

On November 7, 2024, Premier Scott Moe appointed Jim as the Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Immigration and Career Training, Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety,

In addition to his current roles, Jim has also served as Minister of Health, Minister of Highways andInfrastructure, Minister of First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs, Minister of Government Relations, Minister of SaskBuilds and Minister of Energy and Resources.