Jamie is a Partner with Taylor McCaffrey, experienced in all facets of labour and employment law, as well as being a skilled civil litigator. While Jamie represents her clients in matters such as human rights and privacy, workplace conflicts and disputes, and wrongful dismissal, she has a focus on occupational health and safety (OHS). In fact, Jamie is renowned for her work in this area and has received numerous recognitions. In 2021 she was recognized as a 5-Star Safety Lawyer and “One to watch in the OHS field” by Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Magazine. She earned a national award of OHS Lawyer of the Year – Silver Winner by OHS Canada Magazine in 2023. Since 2014, Jamie has been honored as a leading practitioner in OHS and Workplace Human Rights by the Canadian Legal expert® Directory.
Jamie is well versed in helping organizations respond to serious workplace accidents, addressing administrative appeals, and defending employers charged under provincial and federal occupational health and safety legislation. Her OHS knowledge and experience has led to ongoing demands for the development and delivery of OHS training by clients in Manitoba and the Federal sector, along with numerous speaking engagements for healthy and safe workplaces.
Jamie is passionate about her work and proud to know her efforts have helped create safer work environments for employers and employees in all industry sectors. In addition, Jamie also takes immense pride in her work in human rights where she conducts independent investigations and assists employers with a variety of workplace harassment (including sexual harassment) and violence situations.
Along with running a very demanding legal practice, Jamie’s other passion is in dance. She has been the owner and co-director of Maples Academy of Dance since 2010 and continues to teach dance today. While teaching is an important aspect of owning her business, being part of the local business community is especially important to Jamie. She has been a member of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce (past chair) and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and continues to be engaged in the business community.