Employment & Labour
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 2
Contact number
+1 403 260 7000About
Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Osler’s Employment and Labour Department delivers clear, practical and results-oriented legal advice on all aspects of employment and labour law. Osler’s Western Canada practice is based in Calgary and services client needs across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The team offers strong, effective representation where workplace disputes arise and valuable insight into the best way to establish and implement robust employment and labour practices. The team understands the connection between employment law and other areas of practice, such as privacy, M&A, technology, and cross-border issues, which means clients can access the full complement of services they require when engaging Osler.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a national law firm with a respected employment team in Alberta that can advise on a broad range of labour and employment matters, such as labour arbitration and termination of senior executives, as well as harassment claims. It is also capable of handling human rights cases, workplace investigations and complex labour relations litigation. Osler's Calgary office often advises major national and international companies in the energy and natural resources sector, with additional industry expertise covering financial services and technology.
Work Highlights
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt acted for an oil and gas producer in proceedings brought by employees affected by the company's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Osler team is able to shift from simple to complicated, provide real-time advice and long-term strategy and planning."
"The lawyers at Osler are excellent advocates. They achieve results, and are practical and timely."
"The lawyers always extremely responsive with best-in-class service."
"The Osler team is able to shift from simple to complicated, provide real-time advice and long-term strategy and planning."
"The lawyers at Osler are excellent advocates. They achieve results, and are practical and timely."
"The lawyers always extremely responsive with best-in-class service."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Thiessen KCoffers notable experience in internal investigations and the termination of senior employees. He is the managing partner of the firm's Calgary office.
"Brian Thiessen KC is very pragmatic. He is able to properly assess risks in a pragmatic way. He strives for an advice that can actually be implemented by us internally."
"Brian Thiessen KC is experienced and has done all kinds of matters in employment. He is very helpful."
"Brian is an excellent lawyer."
Shaun Parker has a track record of impressive activity in contentious employment law matters. He often represents clients in grievance arbitrations, as well as claims of harassment and wrongful dismissal.
"Shaun Parker is a hard worker, smart and also very practical."
"Shaun's service is exceptional and he is a very strong advocate."
"Shaun is my go-to employment law adviser. He continually provides timely and practical advice to our organisation."