In Dalskog v. Crowsnest Pass Ecomuseum Trust Society,
2019 CarswellAlta 255 the Alberta Provincial Court held that if an
employer was aware of an employee’s limitations when they
were hired and promised, then failed to provide training and
support it may not properly terminate a probationary employee whose
performance was not satisfactory.
Background
Ms. Dalskog, was hired as the executive director for the
employer, the Crowsnest Pass Ecomuseum Trust Society. Prior to the
end of her probationary period, Ms. Dalskog’s employment was
terminated.
The employer, which operated a decommissioned mine as a tourist
attraction, relied upon grants for a significant portion of their
revenue.
