Dan Bokenfohr is a dedicated advisor and strategic problem solver with a commitment to the Edmonton community. He is the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army Edmonton, coach for the Hawks Athletic Club and is a former coach for the St. Albert Ringette Association.
Known for his practical advice and unrelenting advocacy, Dan leverages his expertise in labour, employment, workers’ compensation, and occupational health and safety law to deliver measurable results for his clients. Dan is an accomplished litigator and advisor to both union and non-union employers, well-versed in termination disputes, human rights complaints, grievance arbitrations, labour board matters, and workplace investigations.
Dan advises employers on corporate reorganizations, employee terminations, and employment agreements. He has an impressive record of defending wrongful dismissal actions on behalf of employers and prosecuting such actions on behalf of employees. He also assists with drafting and implementing employment contracts, non-competition and confidentiality provisions, and general employment policies.
Dan frequently represents unionized employers in labor arbitrations, bringing deep knowledge of arbitration rules, industry experience, and the diplomatic communication skills that are vital in an arbitration setting. He also advises clients on matters before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, including union certification, unfair labor practices, strikes, lockouts, and successorship applications. He also provides guidance on workers' compensation matters, such as disputed claims and cost relief applications, before the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation.
Dan understands that few things are more important to an individual than their livelihood, and few things are more important to the success of an organization than recruiting, retaining, and motivating a highly skilled and talented workforce. Dan brings this mindset and his wealth of experience to the Covenant Foundation Board of Directors where he helps provide tailored, pragmatic guidance to help the foundation be in the best possible situation to support excellence in health care across Alberta.