The BC Supreme Court awarded 10 months of pay in lieu of notice to the wrongfully dismissed plaintiff in Waterman v Mining Association of British Columbia, 2016 BCSC 921. Relevant factors included:
- Plaintiff’s age: 45 (approx)
- Length of service: 4 years
- Job: Vice president of environment and technical affairs
- Notice period: 10 months
The plaintiff’s seniority and responsibilities were described by the Court as follows:
Ms. Waterman was a senior manager who operated with a high level or responsibility and discretion…As Vice President, Environment and Technical Affairs, Ms. Waterman was the second highest ranking employee of MABC reporting directly to the President. She was responsible for providing advice and recommendations to the President and to lead the implementation of approved recommendations; supervising and directing the work of consultants; acting as the spokesperson for MABC with external organizations; liaising with external organizations including government; providing advice and support to members on specific projects; providing strategic leadership and was expected to sit on a number of MABC committees and boards.
View more notice periods in the Reasonable Notice Period Chart