Dallan Poulin

Dallan Poulin stands as a seasoned advisor for both unionized and non-unionized employers, guiding them through a labyrinth of labour and employment challenges. His expertise encompasses a diverse array of issues, including navigating labour relations, adhering to employment standards, ensuring occupational health and safety, addressing terminations and wrongful dismissals, upholding human rights, and safeguarding privacy among other pertinent concerns. With a keen eye on litigation and dispute resolution, Poulin excels in representing employers across a spectrum of employment and labour disputes. His proficiency spans handling wrongful dismissal cases, resolving unjust dismissal complaints, leading grievance arbitrations, and tackling human rights complaints, to name a few.

In his role, Poulin extends his services beyond dispute resolution. He is adept at crafting labour and employment agreements tailored to his clients' needs. This includes drafting employment contracts, formulating restrictive covenants, designing short- and long-term incentive compensation plans, and establishing comprehensive workplace policies. His expertise also plays a pivotal role in corporate transactions, where he offers invaluable labour and employment insights. This encompasses conducting due diligence, assisting with transactional drafting, and addressing various labour and employment aspects integral to these transactions. Furthermore, Poulin's guidance in pension and benefits matters is noteworthy. He advises on issues related to pension plan design, amendments, mergers, regulatory compliance, and pension considerations in corporate transactions.

Poulin's academic background underpins his professional acumen. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia in 2017, following a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria in 2013. His legal practice took a significant leap forward with admissions to the Yukon in 2023 and British Columbia in 2018, marking his growing influence in the field.

A member of the Canadian Bar Association, Poulin's engagement with the legal community reflects his commitment to his profession. His contributions span the gamut of employment and labour law, where his seasoned advice and litigation skills provide employers with the tools needed to navigate the complex legal landscape of labour and employment.