Alberta Trades & Construction Legal Services

Best for: Independent tradespeople, subcontractors, and small crews.

Services Included

• Commissioning of affidavits & statutory declarations (safety compliance, insurance, licensing).
   
• Witnessing signatures for contracts, permits, or employment documents.
   
• Certifying true copies (ID, certifications, safety tickets, WCB clearance).
   
• Straightforward contract templates (basic service agreements, work orders).
   

Price Range:

• Per Document: $20 – $25 CAD (flat rate)

 Best for: Small-to-medium construction companies and contractors who subcontract.

Services Included

• Drafting & reviewing subcontractor agreements, service contracts, and supplier terms.
   
• Builders’ Lien preparation & filing (ensuring payment protection).
   
• Payment demand letters & Notices of Dispute (non-lawyer drafted, compliant with Alberta law).
   
• Safety & regulatory compliance paperwork (COR certification declarations, safety affidavits).
   
• Employment-related documents (offer letters, termination notices, release forms).
   

Price Range:

• Hourly: $125/hr. CAD
   
• Flat Packages:
  • Contract Review (up to 10 pages): $150 CAD
  • Builders’ Lien Filing (prep & submission): $250 CAD

 Best for: Larger crews, project managers, and construction firms managing multiple projects.

Services Included

• Full project document management (contracts, permits, lien tracking).
   
• Litigation support prep: pleadings, affidavits, arbitration bundles (for lawyer review).
   
• Compliance support: building codes, safety legislation, environmental declarations.
   
• Subcontractor & supplier dispute paperwork (prep for mediation/arbitration).
   
• Training sessions for staff on lien rights, contract basics, and compliance.
   

Price Range:

• Hourly: $150 – $175/hr. CND
• Flat Project Support: $1,200 – $1,500 CDN  per project (up to 15 hrs)