The ADR Institute of Ontario Inc. (ADRIO) is seeking a part-time (contract) office administrator. The role is responsible for managing administration and maintenance of the customer relationship management (CRM) platform (currently Membee). The incumbent assists with membership inquiries pertaining to services offered by ADRIO. This position reports to the Executive Director and is part of
Dear ADRIO Members and Conflict Resolution Enthusiasts, Happy New Year and warm greetings! Wishing you all good health, peace, and prosperity for 2024! “If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means, keep moving.” As we settle into 2024, this quote from Dr. Martin Luther
This post is written by Tova Bar-Dayan, MIR, CHRL, WFA, an experienced workplace investigator and HR/LR Consultant at BD Investigations, who recognizes the importance of trustworthy, trauma-informed, and impartial approaches to workplace conflict. Tova is a regular contributor on LinkedIn. How old were you the first time you learned that life isn’t fair? Most of
This post is written by Mary Korica, an independent writer, speechwriter and editor with a long-standing interest in dispute resolution. She can be reached through marykorica.com. Guest Speakers: Jillian Siskind (Construction Adjudicator) and Julie Gill (Mediator, Arbitrator, Coach) Moderator: Marvin Huberman (Mediator, Arbitrator, Investigator, Adjudicator) On October 24, 2023, the ADR Institute of Ontario (“ADRIO”) held the second session
This post is written by Regina Thompson LLM (ADR), C.Med, Mediator, Advisor, Trainer, Educator, practicing in Human Rights-Workplace, Family, Child Protection, Civil, and Community. Introduction Geopolitics – international relations influenced by geographical factors[1] play a critical role in conflict management within the context of official multiculturalism. The ranking of importance of nations to Canada is determined
This post is written by Mary Korica, an independent writer, speechwriter and editor with a long-standing interest in dispute resolution. She can be reached through marykorica.com. Guest Speakers: Christine Kilby (Mediator) and the Honourable Todd L. Archibald (Mediator, Arbitrator, Retired Justice) Moderator: Marvin Huberman (Mediator, Arbitrator, Investigator, Adjudicator) On September 26, 2023, the ADR Institute of Ontario (“ADRIO”) held
This post is written by Robyn Jacobson, B.Com, LLB, LLM, PhD, C.Med, a Conflict Management Consultant, focusing on the education sector. Her background is Law, and University teaching and management. “master bedroom, commit suicide, rule of thumb, long time no see, peanut gallery, man up, blacklisted…” We have probably all used these terms, but we
Dear ADR Practitioners, Happy holidays from the Staff Team at ADRIO! We wish you a holiday season filled with love, peace, and rest. This year, as we reflect as a team, we are thankful for the commitment, courage and confidence that each of you have to building our field of Alternative Dispute Resolution all year-round.
ADRIC Updateby Marc Bhalla, LL.M., C.Med, C.Arb(Ontario’s elected representative to the Board of Directors of the ADR Institute of Canada) On November 2nd and 3rd 2023, the ADR Institute of Canada hosted its 49th annual AGM and Conference. The latest iteration of the national conference took place in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. Themed as “Navigating