The ADR Institute of Saskatchewan is pleased to present the National Introductory Arbitration Course, November 23, 24, 25, 30 & December 1, 2016 in Regina (venue information to be confirmed). 

Registration is now open!  Register early to reserve your spot.

This is a comprehensive, 40 hour program which will include:
•    An introduction to the process of arbitration and its various applications
•    How to conduct arbitration hearings
•    How to write arbitration awards.

The course, once successfully completed, fulfills the educational requirements for ADR Institute of Canada's national Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) designations.

Who Should Take This Course
Taught by nationally approved Chartered Arbitrators of the Institute, this course will be of interest to:
•    Lawyers wishing to add arbitration to their practice
•    Other professionals wanting to enter the field of arbitration, including: Union Representatives, Management and Specialists in HR and Labour Relations, Insurance Adjudicators, Investigators, Chairs of Adjudication Panels, Tribunal Members, Accountants, Mediators wishing to augment their ADR practice, anyone who presents a case at arbitration hearings, commercial arbitrators, construction arbitrators  -- aspiring arbitrators!

Continuing Professional Development
Approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 40.0 CPD Hours (including 2.0 hours Ethics). Earn 50 CEE points from ADRIC for C.Meds and Q.Meds.

Learning Objectives:
• Become familiar with Arbitration as a process
• Be able to distinguish the difference between Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation and Litigation
• Become aware of the various applications for Arbitration
• Become fluent in the Arbitration Act of Saskatchewan
• Know the key objectives of Arbitration
• Be introduced to the Stages of an Arbitration File and Process
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Arbitrator
• Gain practice in dealing with Ethical Dilemmas
• Fully understand Evidence in all its various forms
• Understand the Role of Contract Law in Arbitration
• Gain practice in Decision Making as the Arbitrator
• Gain practice in Writing Awards

Course Materials
Course manuals and workbooks will be supplied.

Instructor
Anne M. Wallace, Q.C, LL.B., C.Arb, C.Med, CTAJ, IMI Cert., Anne Wallace Legal Professional Corporation.
A lawyer for more than 30 years, since 2007 Anne works exclusively as a dispute resolution neutral, instructor and trainer.  She is a labour arbitrator, mediator, conciliator and investigator and performs other adjudicative functions. Anne instructs tribunal members, tribunal staff and advocates in the Foundation of Administrative Justice’s certificate program in administrative justice.

Learning Format/Structure
•    This course is in lecture format with presentations by the instructor
•    There are also in-class exercises and group discussions
•    Some take home work is required
•    Registrants will be sent a pre-course workbook to complete prior to the start of the course
•    The evaluation for the course consists of the writing of an Arbitration Award based on a case study.

CLICK HERE to view the full program brochure.

Course Fees
Members: $1895 plus GST
Non-Members: $1995 plus GST

Registration
Members: via your Member Portal
Non-Members: via this Public Link

Register early to reserve your spot.

We offer the ADR Institute of Canada National Introductory MEDIATION Training Course.  This is a comprehensive, 40 hour program which aims to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the Understanding-Based Approach to resolving disputes.

The course has been approved for Continuing Professional Development credits by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 40.0 CPD hours, and is eligible for 40 CHRP Recertification Hours from the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals.  Also, earn 50 CEE points from ADR Institute of Canada for C.Meds and Q.Meds.

Taught by nationally approved Chartered Mediators of the Institute, along with a team of Coaches who are either Chartered or Qualified Mediators, this course will be of interest to anyone learning mediation skills to either enhance their conflict resolution skills, or pursue a career as a mediator.

Learners will:
• Develop a clear understanding of their own perceptions, biases, and attitudes and how they impact others in conflict resolution.
• Learn the dynamics of conflict and the challenges of entering into negotiations.
• Learn tools for active listening, effective communicating, and managing power imbalance and heightened emotion in individuals in conflict.
• Learn the six phases of the Understanding-Based Approach to assist parties reach creative, mutually satisfactory resolutions.
• Participate in role plays to practice new conflict resolution skills and techniques.

NEXT PLANNED COURSE OFFERING:  Spring 2017, in Regina.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive notifications regarding the next course offering, please send us your full contact information to: infoREMOVE_THIS@adrsaskatchewanREMOVE_THIS.ca

Our national body, the ADR Institute of Canada, is holding its Annual National Conference "ADRIC 2016 - ADR: Reflections and Innovations" October 13-14, 2016 in Toronto.  ADRIC is also hosting the only Canadian Edition of "The IMI Global Pound Conference" on October 15 in Toronto.  For additional information, visit ADRIC.ca