Mr. Brian Michael Jean - MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin

Lord, today we lift up MLA Mr. Brian Jean to your throne of grace. We ask that you would give him insight and understanding as he serves in Fort McMurray – Conklin. We are aware of the personal loss that he has experienced along with so many of his constituents. We pray that your hand would enable a strong recovery for him and his community. May he sense your presence with him today. Amen

Leader of the Official Opposition

Brian Michael Jean was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Fort McMurray-Conklin, on May 5, 2015.

Prior to serving as a provincial representative, Mr. Jean served as the Member of Parliament for the constituency of Fort McMurray-Athabasca from 2004 to 2014. During his tenure he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, a position he held from 2006 to 2011.

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 endeavors, owning and operating a number of successful small businesses.

In addition to his extensive public service, he also has a long history of community service, including serving as director of the Fort McMurray chamber of commerce, president of the downtown business association and as honorary chair of the Children’s Health Foundation for northern Alberta.

In 1985 he was chair of the Alberta Summer Games Volunteer Committee, and in 1988 he was director of the Olympic Torch Committee for Fort McMurray. He founded the Fort McMurray Business Revitalization Zone as well as the Jean Family Scholarship for aboriginal students at Keyano College, where he also volunteered as an instructor from 1993 to 2006.

Over the years Mr. Jean has received numerous honours and awards, including being appointed as Queen’s Counsel and being presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.

In addition to a bachelor of laws, Mr. Jean also holds a bachelor of science degree and a masters in business administration.

Mr. Jean, the youngest of 11 children, has lived in Fort McMurray since the age of four and is a father of three.

He has been a printer, a logger, a farm hand and a registered trapper, and is an avid and capable outdoorsman, boater and hunter.