Brian Michael Jean was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche on March 15, 2022. Premier Danielle Smith appointed him Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development in October 2022. Brian was pleased to be the Jobs Minister during a period when a record number of Albertans had jobs, a record number had full time jobs and a record number of Albertans were working in the private sector.
He had previously served as an MLA representing Fort McMurray-Conklin, from 2015 to 2018 and was Leader of the Official Opposition from 2015 to 2017.
Before entering public service, he dedicated 11 years to private legal practice as partner at a large Northern Alberta law firm, primarily as a litigator. Mr. Jean’s areas of practice included corporate/commercial, criminal, constitutional, real estate, personal injury, family, wildlife and First Nations law. He also provided pro bono and legal aid counsel during this time.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Jean pursued entrepreneurial endeavours, owning and operating a number of successful small businesses.