Jordan Arthur Kirkness
Biography
Jordan Kirkness is a senior associate in our North America Compensation and Employment Law Practice Group. Representing employers in all areas of labour and employment law, Jordan has a broad range of experience, advising clients in both the public and private sectors, including those with unionized workplaces.
Jordan works hard to understand each client’s individual needs, and provides tailored, strategic and pragmatic advice to assist clients in resolving litigation, or in otherwise identifying the right legal solution.
Jordan is certified by the Human Resources Professionals Association as a workplace investigator, and has experience as lead negotiator in collective bargaining. Jordan has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, and before many administrative tribunals.
Practice Focus
Jordan regularly advises employers in labour and employment matters, including employment contracts, employment standards, human rights, union certification, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, employee mobility, wrongful dismissal, privacy, workplace policies and procedures, workplace investigations and occupational health and safety.
Jordan has unique experience working with new businesses who are starting, or expanding into, Canada, helping them efficiently establish enforceable employment agreements and compliant workplace policies and procedures.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario - Member
- Law Society of British Columbia - Member
- Ontario Bar Association - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- The Advocates' Society - Member
Admissions
- Ontario~Canada (2010)
- British Columbia~Canada (2010)
Education
- Dalhousie University (Juris Doctor) (2009)
- University of Calgary (Bachelor of Arts Philosophy Honours) (2006)
- University of Toronto (Bachelor of Music in Performance) (2001)