Chivers Carpenter Lawyers is a firm of union-side labour lawyers who restrict their practices to labour, employment, human rights, and administrative law. Barrie Chivers established the firm in 1987 together with Sheila Greckol, who was later appointed a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in December 2001 and later the Alberta Court of Appeal in 2016.
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Chivers Carpenter is committed to social justice and to providing the highest quality legal work in an informal and collegial atmosphere. We welcome interested lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and law students to visit our careers page to view existing opportunities.
We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ individuals and people with disabilities to apply.
Chivers Carpenter brings decades of knowledge and tradition to our practice; knowledge that has been passed down from Alberta's leading progressive lawyers in an environment that values mentorship and opportunities for learning.
Our firm and its members are active in a variety of community organizations and initiatives. All of our lawyers are members of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers.
Members of the firm are active participants in legal education such as teaching at the University of Alberta and presenting at legal and union conferences. As a client appreciation service, the firm offers its clients free educational seminars on a twice-yearly basis.
Our team of legal professionals exclusively acts for workers in all employment related matters throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. While we are proudly located in Edmonton our firm regularly represents clients in Calgary, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Yellowknife, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and throughout the province and the territories.
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At Chivers Carpenter Lawyers, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions. Whether you require representation at an arbitration hearing, advice on employment law, or have questions about our upcoming educational seminars, our team is ready to assist.
Phone: (780) 439–3611
Fax: (780) 439–8543