Professional Designation

A member in good standing of the Institute can apply through his or her
affiliate to become one of the following distinguished designations:

Chartered Mediator
Chartered Arbitrator
Qualified Mediator

These designations allow our members to convey their level of experience and
skill to prospective users of their services based on an objective third
party assessment.

Users of ADR services or lawyers and other professionals referring clients
feel confident knowing that when they choose an ADR professional with a
designation granted by ADR Canada they are choosing an individual whose
performance has been reviewed and assessed by a committee of senior and
respected practitioners who have verified that the professional is working
at a particular level.

Highly experienced members can apply for the Chartered Mediator (C.Med.),
Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb.), These designations are known and respected
across Canada and internationally. These are the most senior designations
offered by the Institute.

Members with extensive training and some practice experience can apply for
the Qualified Mediator (Q.Med.) designation that indicates they have been
judged to be practising at an intermediate level.

The fee for applying for a Qualified Mediator Designation is $100.00 + GST. The fee for applying for a Chartered Mediator or Chartered Arbitrator Designation is $200.00 + GST. A notice will be sent to the applicant once their application has been processed and prior to a Skills Assessment being scheduled.

For more information on the Chartered Mediator and Chartered Arbitrator
designations go to:

Chartered Mediator FAQs

Chartered Arbitrator FAQs

Applications and Criteria

Assessment Criteria for Chartered Mediators click here.

For the Application for Chartered Mediators click here.

Assessment Criteria for Chartered Arbitrators click here.

For the Application for Chartered Arbitrators click here.

National Qualified Mediator Requirements

ADR Saskatchewan Qualified Mediator Requirements – The same as National Qualified Mediator Requirements except $1,000,000 in liability insurance is mandatory.

ADR Sasktchewan Qualified Mediator Application Form

The Assessment Process

The first stage of the objective third party assessment of an applicant for
the Chartered Mediator or Chartered Arbitrator designation is completed by
the ADR Saskatchewan Chartered Mediator Assessment Committee or the ADR Saskatchewan Chartered Arbitrator Accreditation Committee. This committee is comprised of members selected by the affiliate for their recognized experience and standing in the ADR Community. The ADR Saskatchewan Committee meets with and interviews the applicant. Applicants for the Chartered Mediator designation may be asked to do a mock mediation.

Once the applicant has been reviewed by the ADR Saskatchewan committee, if
he or she is successful, the application will be forwarded to the National
Chartered Arbitrator or National Chartered Mediator Accreditation Committee.
This committee is comprised of individuals appointed by their regional
Boards to review the application. This ensures standardization across the
country. If the vote at the National level is unanimous, the Board of
Directors of the ADR Institute of Canada is advised that the candidate has
been successful and the designation is conferred. If the vote at the
regional level is not unanimous, or if an application involves a matter of
policy or interpretation the application is then considered by the National
Board of Directors.