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WORK HISTORY
2004 - 2008 Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board
Vice-Chairperson
§ Responsible for hearing and adjudicating disputes between employees, unions and employers under The Trade Union Act, The Construction Industry Labour Relations Act, 1992,and The Health Labour Relations Reorganization Act;
§ Conducting pre-hearing procedures and the mediation of disputes.
2001 - 2004 Silversides Kovatch Zborosky Beauchemin, Barristers & Solicitors
Regina, Saskatchewan
Lawyer
1991 - 2001 Woloshyn & Company, Barristers and Solicitors
Regina, Saskatchewan
Student at Law, Associate Lawyer, Partner
§ Engaged in a general practice of law during the first four years, followed by practice primarily in the areas of labour, employment, and administrative law.
§ Practice included assisting clients in unionized and non-unionized workplaces by advising them and acting as their mediator and advocate before various boards and tribunals. This includes acting on a wide range of labour and employment matters pursuant to the common law, collective agreements, and legislation, including The Trade Union Act, The Human Rights Code, The Labour Standards Act, The Canada Labour Code, The Construction Industry Labour Relations Act, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Workers’ Compensation Act, The Employment Insurance Act and The Fire Department Platoon Act.
§ Practice included acting for clients involved in various aspects of professional disciplinary matters pursuant to legislation such as The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Act, The Licensed Practical Nurses Act, The Medical Laboratory Technologists Act, and The Social Workers Act, including advising disciplinary committees on the conduct of a hearing and the writing of decisions.
§ Involved in the investigation of workplace harassment complaints and the making of reports.
§ Practice involved appearing before the Court of Queen’s Bench on various matters, including judicial review applications, and appearing before the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan.
1995 - 1998 Labour Standards Adjudicator
Appointed pursuant to The Labour Standards Act to hear wage assessment appeals and render written decisions.
EDUCATION
2007 Mediator
Approved under Rule 570 of the Rules of the Law Society of Saskatchewan following completion of mediation training through the Dispute Resolution Office of Saskatchewan Justice
1991 to present Completion of numerous seminars and courses offered by the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Continuing Legal Education, and Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers’ Association, in various areas of law.
1992 Successful completion of Bar Admission Course for Saskatchewan.
Received the Law Society of Saskatchewan Academic Excellence Award for highest overall marks.
1985 to 1991 University of Regina / University of Saskatchewan
1990 - Bachelor of Business Administration
1991 - Bachelor of Laws
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2002 to Present Occasional presenter for SKLESI
1999 to 2001 Occasional presenter at The Canadian Bar Association – Labour/Administrative Law Section
1997 to 2004 Presenter for the Centre for Labour Management Development Inc.
1992 to 2004 Occasional lecturer with the Public Legal Education Association
1992 to 1998 Sessional lecturer for Business Law class at the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina |
