These designations and qualifications allow our members to convey their level of experience and skill and are recognized internationally.
In partnership with the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), ADRIA administers national designations for practicing mediators and arbitrators in Canada.
Qualifications are also available for family mediators and construction adjudicators.
These designations and qualifications show that the practitioner meets specific professional criteria, keeps current in the field, and adheres to a professional Code of Ethics.
Learn how to earn a designation in ADR.
Mediators
Chartered Mediator (C.Med)
The most senior mediation designation offered by ADRIC for experienced mediators.
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This senior-level designation indicates an advanced level of training and experience to practice competently and ethically in cases of moderate to high complexity.
A Chartered Mediator has a minimum of 180 hours of mediation and conflict resolution training, has passed a skills assessment, has completed at least 15 mediations, demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development, follows ADRIC’s Codes of Conduct and Ethics, and must carry professional liability insurance.
Qualified Mediator (Q.Med)
A Q.Med recognizes members who have completed sufficient mediation and dispute resolution training to be qualified to practice as mediators.
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A Q.Med designation is often the first step towards achieving a Chartered Mediator designation, OR it can be a valuable secondary qualification for other professions, such as Management, Human Resources, Social Work, Psychology or Law.
This designation indicates a recognized standard of training and experience to practice competently and ethically in cases of low to moderate complexity.
Qualified Mediator (Family) (Q.Med(Fam))
This is an advanced qualification for those with additional training in family conflict.
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The (Family) advanced qualification, currently available for QMeds, recognizes those who have completed additional training in mediation and family dispute resolution to be qualified to practice as mediators in separation and divorce matters of low to medium complexity.
A QMed(Fam) is also qualified to practice as a QMed in non-family settings.
Arbitrators
Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb)
The most senior arbitration designation offered by ADRIC for experienced arbitrators.
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This senior-level designation indicates an advanced level of training and experience to practice competently and ethically in cases of moderate to high complexity.
A Chartered Arbitrator has completed a minimum 40 hours training in arbitration and been assessed. A C.Arb has practiced as an arbitrator for at least two years and chaired at least 10 arbitrations, demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development, follows ADRIC’s Code of Ethics, and must carry professional liability insurance.
Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb)
A Q.Arb designation is often the first step towards achieving a Chartered Arbitrator designation, OR it can be a valuable secondary qualification to another profession or ADR practice, such as Mediation, Human Resources, Construction or Law.
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This designation indicates a recognized standard of training and experience to practice competently and ethically in cases of low to moderate complexity.
A Q.Arb recognizes members who have completed at least 40 hours of training in Arbitration and been assessed. A Q.Arb demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development, follows ADRIC’s Code of Ethics, and must carry professional liability insurance.
Mediator-Arbitrator
Chartered Med-Arb (C.Med-Arb)
Chartered Med-Arbs are highly experienced and skilled practitioners who can assist those requiring combined mediation and arbitration services.
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The C.Med‐Arb designation is awarded to dual qualified Chartered Mediators/Chartered Arbitrators who meet the extra qualifications set out, including completion of 16 hours of the ADRIC Med-Arb training course.
