Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
We are one of Calgary’s largest employment and labour law groups, offering clear and strategic solutions to employers and employees across Alberta. We are especially experienced in the healthcare and construction industries, and clients rely on us to handle everyday employment matters as well as complex workplace disputes, a combination of breadth and depth of experience that sets us apart.
We provide tailored advice on employment agreements, workplace policies, harassment and bullying, discipline and terminations, performance management, compliance with privacy and occupational health and safety legislation, human rights and employment standards, hiring, downsizing, and layoffs, and conduct and oversee workplace investigations.
We specialize in wrongful dismissal cases, particularly for executives and senior managers, and are experienced in enforcing restrictive covenants. Additionally, our labour law practice covers all stages of labour relations, including certification applications, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and unfair labour practice complaints.
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Carbert Waite has a diverse labour and employment practice advising employees on a wide range of workplace disputes, employment contracts and wrongful dismissal claims. The Calgary-based firm is active in a number of key industries, including IP, construction and healthcare.
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Carbert Waite represented Christopher Plotnikoff, as the plaintiff, in successfully claiming wrongful dismissal damages against Associated Engineering Alberta.
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Carbert Waite offers professional and informative communication, providing options and recommendations.
The expertise at Carbert Waite was not only what I was asking for, but also considered advisory information and guidance on areas not previously considered.
The firm is communicative and pays attention to detail.
Carbert Waite offers knowledgeable, appropriate advice and is responsive.
The firm provides astute, insightful legal advice and easy-to-understand options for a lay person.
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Dylan Snowdon is an experienced employment lawyer with a strong track record of representing both employers and employees. He is particularly adept at handling wrongful dismissal cases and injunction applications regarding the use of confidential information by former employees.
He is clear, understands the issues and articulates them in a way that is meaningful.
He's very thorough and knowledgeable about his field.
Dylan is great to work with. He knows his stuff and keeps me well informed.
He is adaptable, open and receptive.
Stephen Torscher is the co-chair of the employment practice group at Carbert Waite. He has experience counselling on numerous wrongful dismissal claims, as well as broader expertise on workplace policies and employment contract issues.
Stephen has been a constant support, a wise advocate and provides sound legal advice. I am grateful for his thoughtfulness, critical thinking and astute understanding of the law.
Stephen's service is outstanding and he's super responsive.
Stephen knows how to guide and support his clients to navigate tough situations.
Mr Torscher has been fantastic to work with.
Stephen provides exceptional advice and information in a very efficient manner.
Employment & Labour
Head of Employment & Labour
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
Alex Norris
Head of Department
Roxanne Davis, KC, QArb
Lauren Barteluk
Joseph Oppenheim
Michael Waite
Lucinda Wong
Dylan Snowdon
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