Mr. Bhardwaj is the MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie and was elected to his first term on March 3, 2008. Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Bhardwaj taught automotives at J. Percy Page high school and is a journeyman automotive mechanic. Active in Edmonton communities for over 30 years, Mr. Bhardwaj has served on many committees and associations, establishingYouth Link, a youth employment training program, and coaching soccer at the community league level and for Juventus U-18.