City of Vancouver Trims Facilities Development Team, More Job Cuts Looming

What’s Happening?

The City of Vancouver has eliminated 8 members of the facilities development team — with hundreds of jobs potentially on the chopping block.

According to reports, Mayor Ken Sim is looking to slash approximately $100 million from the city’s $2.24-billion operating budget in the hopes of providing relief to taxpayers and improving efficiency.

“[I’m] absolutely committed to protecting the core services that Vancouverites rely on every single day such as libraries, community centres, roads, community grants, sidewalks, police, and fire-and-rescue,” Sim said in an emailed statement.

“My motion is about making sure we deliver those services by focusing on them…We know there’s room to be more disciplined in how the city operates, and our focus will be on finding those savings without cutting core services.”

However, park board chairperson Laura Christensen argues that the city is “already lean.”

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Rights for Non-Union Employees

If you lose your job at the City of Vancouver, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in British Columbia (BC) are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly.

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free BC Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Get Help Now

📞 Contact Samfiru Tumarkin LLP: 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Our BC employment lawyers have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals in the province resolve their workplace issues, including wrongful dismissals.

If you’ve lost your job at the City of Vancouver for any reason, don’t panic. We can review your situation, assess your legal options, and help you secure the compensation you’re legally entitled to.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.