Arbitrator
Arbitrators are formally empowered to resolve disputes by reviewing evidence and arguments and rendering decisions that may be filed in a court of law and legally enforced.
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Conflict Resolution Specialist, Dispute Resolution Specialist, Legal Arbitrator
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used. Here is how this occupation has been classified over time:
Starting | $32.84 |
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Overall | $39.69 |
Top | $48.80 |
Interest in researching employee benefit programs and health and safety practices to recommend policy changes and modifications, and in planning staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
Interest in co-ordinating information to administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs; in co-ordinating employee performance and and appraisal programs, in managing programs and maintaining human resources information and related records systems; and in hiring and overseeing training of staff
Interest in negotiating collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers; in mediating labour disputes and grievances, providing advice on employee and labour relations, and in advising managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Arbitrators have responsibilities similar to those of judges but their “courtroom” can be anywhere. The place and arbitrator are usually chosen by the disputants (the people involved in the dispute).
In general, arbitrators hold an initial meeting with disputants to outline the arbitration process and establish guidelines. They then settle procedural matters such as meeting locations and arbitration fees. They also:
Arbitration may be used to resolve disputes between parties including:
Arbitration is recommended over taking a dispute to court when:
Arbitration can be a formal process or it can be quite informal, depending on the circumstances. Arbitrators may conduct hearings in boardrooms, hotel conference rooms, on construction sites, or anywhere else that is acceptable to all parties. Likewise, hearing dates and times are negotiated by the parties or set by the arbitrator at the beginning of the process.
Arbitrators need:
They should enjoy:
Although many arbitrators have a professional background, there are no specified minimum education requirements. However, arbitrators need:
Expertise related to the nature of the dispute is an asset.
In Alberta, the following organizations offer mediation, negotiation, and conflict management training:
The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) offers the designation Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb.) to members who have the prescribed levels of training and experience. Members with appropriate training and experience can also apply for the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb.) designation, which indicates they have been practising at an intermediate level.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
For a broad list of programs and courses that may be related to this occupation try searching using keywords.
There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
Arbitrators often work in other occupations and contract their services as arbitrators when they are needed. Generally, arbitrators are hired on a one-off basis. Any arbitrator hired on a regular or recurring basis by one party to a dispute may be regarded as biased in favour of the frequent employer.
When people agree to take their dispute to arbitration, they must find a mutually acceptable arbitrator, preferably someone who has:
Disputants may obtain a directory of arbitrators and mediators from the ADR Institute of Alberta or the ADR Institute of Canada.
Procedures for appointing arbitrators vary. Disputing parties may choose a single arbitrator or a panel of 3 arbitrators. In some circumstances, the court may appoint an arbitrator.
Arbitrators’ fees are negotiated with disputants at the beginning of the arbitration process and vary greatly. Sometimes arbitrators volunteer their time. Arbitrators who are lawyers, engineers, accountants or other professionals usually charge fees that are in line with their other professional fee structures.
Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
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Starting | $19.80 | $54.26 | $32.84 | $30.33 |
Overall | $22.50 | $71.69 | $39.69 | $37.27 |
Top | $24.28 | $84.25 | $48.80 | $43.90 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $114,827 |
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Oil & Gas Extraction | $105,975 |
Public Administration | $80,096 |
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | $77,056 |
ALL INDUSTRIES | $76,768 |
Educational Services | $74,532 |
Transportation and Warehousing | $74,325 |
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $70,130 |
Construction | $69,761 |
Health Care & Social Assistance | $66,702 |
Manufacturing | $65,699 |
Wholesale Trade | $64,846 |
Retail Trade | $60,974 |
Information, Culture, Recreation | $58,442 |
Business, Building and Other Support Services | $53,474 |
Accommodation & Food Services | $48,361 |
ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) website: adric.ca
Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (AAMS) website: www.aams.ab.ca
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Updated Mar 31, 2019. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.