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

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, Métis and Northern Affairs. During his time in this portfolio, he was also responsible for SaskEnergy and SaskTel. In August 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 2022, and then served as Minister of Energy and Resources.

In November 2024, Jim was sworn in as the new Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance.

Before he became involved in provincial politics Jim served in a number of 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.