Jean M. Greatbatch, Mediator & Arbitrator, practicing in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA

MEMBER PROFILE: Jean M. Greatbatch
 

Jean M. Greatbatch
Jean Greatbatch & Associates, Creating Collaborative Organizations
Suite 373, 3495 Cambie Street
Vancouver
BRITISH COLUMBIA V5Z 4R3

Tel: (604) 551-6775
Fax: (604) 879-6608
Email: jean_greatbatch@telus.net

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
 
Mediation (Civil)
Arbitration (Labour)
Med-Arb
Neutral Evaluation
Facilitation
Fact Finding
Mediation Training/Coaching

Serving the following Area Codes:
250, 403, 604, 780, 867


CASE EXPERIENCE
 
Jean M. Greatbatch has experience in settling the following civil matters:
Administrative (incTribunals)
Disabilities
Education
Employment
First Nations
Harassment
Hospitals/Health Industry
Human Rights/Discrimination
Labour Relations
Multi-Party / Complex
Non-Profit Organizations
Schools & Universities
Sexual Orientation
Small Claims Court
Workers Compensation
 
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Biographical Notes:

Jean is an organizational culture consultant, mediator and executive adviser with over 30 years experience in assisting organizations become more collaborative. She is a coach, mediator, investigator, arbitrator, and policy adviser. Over the past decade, she has worked with colleges, universities, crown corporations, health care, federal and provincial government departments, transportation, libraries, police forces, community care agencies, national unions and innovative corporations in B.C., Alberta and the Yukon Her specialties include:

  • strategic conflict management advice to executives;
  • organizational reviews;
  • conducting cultural and climate assessments;
  • facilitation with groups and teams;
  • conflict resolution system design;
  • mediating disputes;
  • conducting investigations into complaints of bullying or harassment;
  • coaching;
  • training and development.
  • Jean's practice is shaped by her belief that solutions lie within people and that her role is to tap into those creative thoughts and draw them out. She is experienced, wise and compassionate. Her experience as a mediator has given her the ability to work with entrenched people and help work through deeply-rooted problems. Her techniques build the trust necessary for people to make changes. Jean's insight allows her to see organizational problems in their context, define issues clearly and develop systematic approaches. Clients comment on her sensitivity dealing with difficult issues and her ability to create a non-judgmental climate when dealing with conflict. Staff and managers find her bright, thorough, credible and objective.

    Education:

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, Master of Laws (ADR) Candidate
  • University of Toronto, Bachelor of Arts (Social Anthropology)
  • Ministry of Advanced Education - Provincial Instructor Diploma
  • Continuing Legal Education Program, Justice Institute, and B.C. Attorney General - Advanced Mediation, Court Mediation Practicum Program
  • B.C. Ministry of Labour, Arbitrator Development Program
  • MBTI certification
  • CHRP certification

    Languages

    English

    Memberships & Affiliations :

  • Vice-President, B.C. Industrial Relations Association;
  • Secretary, Mediate BC Society
  • Member, B.C Human Resource Management Association;
  • Member, B.C. Arbitrators' Association.


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    Calendar Last Updated: 16 May 12

     





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