About
Biography & Core Values
MLA Shane Getson
BIO
Shane Getson was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland on April 16, 2019, and has served on several legislative committees, sub committees, and international organizations representing the Alberta Government. In addition, he has led two significant Task forces: one on Economic Corridors, and the other on Career Education. He was named parliamentary Secretary of Economic Corridors in October 2022.
Shane and his wife have been married for over 20 years and have four children whom they have raised on a small hobby farm in Parkland County. Shane grew up on a farm, and his wife in a small town and as such, Parkland County just felt like home – a place where they could set down roots and raise a family.
Shane is a Civil Engineering Technologist whose consulting company focused on major linear projects which allowed him to travel and work predominantly in Canada and the USA. He credits growing up on a mixed farming operation with teaching him that things are not always easy, hard work does pay off, and you reap what you sow.
That kind of work ethic has served him well, allowing him to have a successful career in major projects construction, and translating into his approach as the MLA. With the projects that he has been involved with, he learned the skills necessary to collaborate with a variety of teams, to work through challenges, and to pull together in the pursuit of a common goal. These are principles that he has applied several times in his work as an MLA.
Outside of his MLA duties, Shane loves shooting sports, trail riding, spending time with his family, promoting aviation, piloting his plane taking pictures of our beautiful province and sharing that joy with others. He is an Albertan through and through and very proud that is able to represent the interests of such a dynamic range of hardworking people in the constituency he fondly calls “God’s Country”.
Shane’s Core Values
“Work Hard, Have Fun, and Don’t Let the Team Down!”
“We can only make it happen by working together”
These were just two of the principles guiding Shane’s career in industry and the same applies to his political endeavours.
How do his colleagues describe him? “Warm”, “personable”, “practical” and “focused and driven to achieve results”.
Get Involved
Good government is not just the work of the MLA’s in the Legislature. It requires the input and participation of the residents of the Constituency to be successful. Consider lending a hand as we plan and execute events throughout the year. Invite Shane to your community events and introduce him to your neighbors. Communicate concerns and important issues because if he doesn’t know about them he cannot help. Contact the office to sign up to volunteer.
Family
“Our families keep us focused and grounded. If we are true to ourselves, all of the actions we take are ultimately for the betterment of our families, loved ones and communities. Like many Albertans I believe that we can always do a little better, work a little harder and strive to make sure that Alberta is once again the best place to work, live and raise a family and make sure that future generations have the same opportunities that we have”.
Work Hard
The best quality of a leader is leading by example, true effort and energy to accomplish goals. Is this level of energy that makes the difference between a leader and a great leader. For over two decades, Shane undertook new challenges managing projects or running construction sites and most recently politics.
Opportunities
Opportunities are always built on the foundation of observation, good analysis, hard work & experience. Exercising attention to detail combined with a natural sense of direction are some of the most powerful attributes of MLA Shane Getson.
Get Results
Palpable results will only be achieved through clear direction, thorough planning and realistic agile steps. Combined with creative thinking, the transformation of opportunities into reality becomes within reach. Let’s work together and take Alberta where it deserves to be!
About our MLA
Shane’s Roadmap
Proud Albertan
Solid values from his Alberta farming community upbringing combined with his NAIT diploma in Civil Engineering enabled Shane to build a solid career and apply those skills serving as your MLA.
See Shane’s involvement in Alberta Legislature Committees here…
Projects
After almost two decades leading energy and construction projects all over North America Shane is right at home taking the lead and/or advising on projects such as Keystone XL, A2A Railroad Project, Transportation and Utility Corridors.
Strong Community Ties
Deep Alberta roots and dedication to family and community are the foundation of Shane’s core values.
Flying
With a lifetime passion for flying, Shane is an accomplished pilot and airplane builder.
Public Service
While new to politics and public service Shane has already been recognized by his peers as they presented him with the “Best Debater” award following the first sitting of the Legislature.
More on his success on Alberta Legislature Spring Session Motion 501 here…