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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Alberta

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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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.

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt advised Baker Hughes on employment and labour relations advice and wrongful dismissal litigation brought by former employees.

Strengths

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  • Osler is responsive and thorough. The team provides practical and actionable advice.

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  • The team distinguishes itself through its deep knowledge of our organisation, combined with strong employment law expertise and a practical understanding of our industry. They provide clear, risk-based guidance that enables timely decision-making.

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  • The experience with employment law that Osler has is exceptional. The team is very strong with a wide base of knowledge.

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  • Osler presents advice in a way that is easy to understand and follow.

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  • The depth of the Osler team is impressive and they offer a truly seamless service. The team provides legal solutions that are legally sound but also operationally practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian Thiessen KC
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    Brian Thiessen KC

    Brian Thiessen KC offers notable experience in internal investigations and the termination of senior employees.

    • Brian is an excellent lawyer overseeing an excellent department.
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    • He is really practical and is a trusted adviser.

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  • Shaun Parker
    Shaun Parker

    Shaun Parker

    Shaun Parker has a track record of impressive activity on contentious employment law matters. He often represents clients in grievance arbitrations, as well as claims of harassment and wrongful dismissal.

    • Shaun is one of the most practical lawyers and provides clear advice.

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    • Shaun is highly knowledgeable and solution-oriented. He also genuinely cares about his clients and their outcomes, and this comes through in his work.

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    • Shaun is always excellent to work with. He is professional and quick to provide either a summary or more detailed analysis depending on what was needed.

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    • Shaun is highly responsive, pragmatic and business-oriented. He understands our organisation and provides actionable advice scaled to the complexity and sensitivity of each matter.

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Alberta

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