Kiersten Amos

Kiersten Amos is a prominent figure at McInnes Cooper, serving as Counsel in both the Labour & Employment and Pension & Benefits groups. Her legal acumen extends across a diverse spectrum of legal disciplines. Kiersten is not only an adept legal representative before Courts, Tribunals, Labour Boards, and in Arbitrations, but she also excels as a Chief Negotiator in Collective Bargaining.

Broad Range of Legal Expertise Kiersten's proficiency in providing strategic advice is vast, encompassing crucial areas such as human resources issues, human rights, labour and employment standards, privacy laws, workers' compensation, and wrongful dismissal cases. Additionally, her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, workplace investigations, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and employment policies is exceptional. Her skillset further extends to navigating the intricacies of labour relations, grievances, collective bargaining, as well as pension and employee benefits. Her advisory role is particularly notable in pension and benefit plans, where she addresses governance, trustee obligations, regulatory compliance, and plan amendments.

Unique Career Journey and In-House Experience Kiersten's journey in law began with McInnes Cooper, and after an enriching tenure as General Counsel for a significant healthcare employer in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, she has returned to McInnes Cooper. Her in-house role, which encompassed oversight of Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Occupational Health and Safety teams, has endowed her with a profound understanding of the practical business implications in legal decision-making. This experience has been invaluable in providing clients with strategic counsel geared towards effective legal risk management.

Professional Associations and Academic Contributions Currently, Kiersten is an active member of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and serves as an instructor for the Advanced Trust Management Systems (ATMS™) program. Her commitment to the legal community is further evidenced by her membership in the Canadian Bar Association.

Diverse Educational Background and Early Career Before delving into the legal field, Kiersten had a distinguished career as a Clinical Dietitian in both Canada and the United States. This diverse professional background complements her legal expertise. Kiersten is an alumna of Acadia University, where she has contributed significantly, including multiple terms on the Associated Alumni of Acadia University Board of Directors and chairing the Awards and Governance Committees.