Town of Cochrane cutting jobs, part of ‘organizational redesign’

What’s happening?

The Town of Cochrane, northeast of Timmins, Ontario, is scaling back its staffing levels as part of an “organizational redesign.”

“Our primary focus is to enhance our service delivery and ensure that we are in the best position to serve the community,” Monika Malherbe, the town’s chief administrative officer, said in a recent news release.

“While this transition is difficult, it reflects our commitment to ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment with the town’s evolving needs.”

The exact number of unionized and non-unionized positions affected by the restructuring wasn’t disclosed.

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Next steps for staff at the Town of Cochrane

If you’re fired or let go at the Town of Cochrane, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Here’s what you need to know:

• 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 Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two 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.

Major employers slashing staff

The workforce reduction at the Town of Cochrane comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Major employers, including Starbucks, Mohawk College, JPMorgan, Chevron, Vale, Meta, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, BP, Microsoft, Hudson’s Bay, and Wayfair, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at the Town of Cochrane for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

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.