Mediator Profile

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Beverly Mathers

Mathers Workplace Conflict Resolution
567 Guelph Line
Unit 6
Burlington, Ontario   L7R 3M5

905-691-4152
bevjmathers@outlook.com
www.matherswcr.ca
Degrees/Designations - MA, Conflict Analysis and Management, Organizational focus; BA, Labour Studies
Practice Areas - Employment, Human Rights, Insurance, Labour and Pensions and Benefits
Practice Description - As a mediator/facilitator, I specialize in employment, workplace and labour matters conducting mediations for grievances or disputes, labour negotiations, interest arbitration, employment matters, health and safety, pay equity, and pensions and benefits including disability benefits. I provide mediation using both, or either, evaluative or facilitative styles depending on the situation and the desire of the parties. I accept Section 50 Med/Arb appointments. I also provide neutral facilitation for workplace conflict management, dispute resolution, negotiation, and relationship building.
I am an experienced third party, neutral workplace investigator focused on providing impartial, objective, fact-based, legally defensible, humane, time-sensitive, trauma-informed, and discreet investigations. Prior experience as an internal investigator in a unionized setting.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the public, non-profit and health care sectors.
I am available in-person or virtual. I will work at locations agreed by the parties.
Background - I began my career as a Registered Nurse, becoming a health care labour leader and then Chief Executive Officer. I have worked in many capacities at the Ontario Nurses’ Association including Labour Relations Officer, Manager, Negotiations, Senior Director, Labour Relations and Chief Executive Officer. I obtained a diploma in Registered Nursing from Seneca College; a Bachelor of Arts in Labour Studies from McMaster University; a mediation certificate from University of Guelph; a Master of Arts from Royal Roads University in Organizational Conflict and Management; and a certificate in Leadership Excellence from Queen’s University. I have recently completed a Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program to formalize and update my expertise.
During my long career in labour relations, I have acted in the capacity of both - the union and as an employer. I maintain my qualifications as a Registered Nurse, mediator and workplace investigator.
I am a member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and the ADR Institute of Ontario and Canada.
Fees - $1500 plus expenses and HST for half-day; $2500 plus expenses and HST for full eight-hour day including prep time. Additional hours $350 per hour or part thereof. No charge for travel within 50 km of home or Bayfield, Ontario from May 1 to October 31, CRA mileage thereafter.