What organizations hire mediators?
Many companies, agencies and individuals are turning to mediation as an alternative to the court system to resolve disputes. However, be aware that it can take several years to build the contacts and reputation necessary to work full-time in the mediation field. Please refer to our Career Information page or Career Opportunities in Dispute Resolution in our calendar for more information. What kind of occupational backgrounds do the conflict Resolution students have? Our students come from a very wide range of backgrounds – every industry and community sector, from farming to accounting, labour to high technology, public and private sector – and each of them takes away skills that help them to work more effectively in their field.
