Choosing a mediator is an important step. All of the parties to a lawsuit must feel comfortable with, and have confidence in the mediators style and abilities. Mediators have training in conflict resolution and come from a variety of backgrounds.
The Civil Mediation Program Roster is a group of mediators who have extensive training and experience in interest-based mediation. Their expertise and their compliance with the program's Code of Conduct and Ethics ensures that a very effective resolution process will be available to anyone who uses their services. The Code requires that mediators keep the mediation process confidential. Mediators must also remain impartial and unbiased and conduct the mediation fairly.
The Civil Mediation Program Roster is available on this website. Anyone can contact the office of the Mediation Coordinators and ask for the names of mediators. There is no charge for this service.
Every mediator on the roster must have:
- Extensive education and training in interest-based mediation theory and skills;
- Extensive experience as a mediator conducting interest-based mediation;
- Committed to participate in interest-based training every two years, and to continued learning and skill development;
- Knowledge of Court of Queens Bench procedure;
- Knowledge and experience as a mediator dealing with legal counsel;
- Committed to comply with the program's Code of Conduct and Ethics; and
- Insurance coverage.
Apply to be a Roster Mediator
At present the Program is not accepting applications to the Roster.