Biography | Mathers Workplace Conflict Resolution

BEVERLY MATHERS

Burlington, Ontario

905-691-4152

www.matherswcr.ca

MATHERS WORKPLACE CONFLICT RESOLUTION

BIOGRAPHY

I specialize in mediation, facilitation, workplace assessments, workplace restoration and workplace investigations in employment, workplace, negotiation and labour matters. I am a Chartered Mediator and Registered Nurse with expertise in healthcare labour, nursing issues, and senior leadership/corporate governance.

EXPERIENCE

Mediator/Facilitator/Workplace Investigator, Mathers Workplace Conflict Resolution 2022 - current

Midwifery Facilitator, Ontario Ministry of Health (November 2022-March 2023)
Midwifery Facilitator/Mediator, Ontario Ministry of Health (November 2023-March 2024)
Midwifery Facilitator/Mediator, Ontario Ministry of Health and Association of Ontario Midwives (November 2024-March 2026)
Conciliation/Mediation for various Canada Post files through the Notice of Occurrence process (2023 – ongoing)
Contract Mediator for the Government of Nunavut as represented by the Minister of Human Resources (2025-ongoing)
Independent Complaint Facilitator (Ontario Health Roster) for Ontario Health and its Clients, administered by the ADR Institute of Ontario

Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Nurses’ Association 2018-2022

Senior Director, Labour Relations, Ontario Nurses’ Association 2016-2018

Manager, Negotiations, Ontario Nurses’ Association 2013-2016

Various progressive labour relations positions, Ontario Nurses’ Association

1994-2022

Various Registered Nurse Positions, Ontario Hospitals 1982-1994

Accomplished senior executive and healthcare professional who led a customer-centric trade union with a membership of over 68,000 healthcare professionals, and almost 300 unionized staff with a budget of approximately $100 million. The role of the CEO included Secretary to the elected Board of Directors and complete oversight and execution of day-to-day operations, financials, and technologies. The role included acting as a representative Trustee on a large Pension Plan Board of Directors.

Strategist and Change Agent who ensured ONA developed its first Strategic Plan during the worst healthcare crisis (COVID pandemic) while ensuring leadership and vision with stakeholders to protect and advocate for frontline healthcare professionals.

Experienced Mediator, Negotiator, Facilitator, Workplace Investigator, Workplace Assessor and Workplace Restoration expert with more than 30 years of experience in labour relations environments working in various capacities as neutral, union or management representative.

EDUCATION

Core Education

Workplace Fairness International and ADR Institute of Ontario

Advanced Workplace Fairness Assessments Certification (July 2024).
Advanced Workplace Restoration (July 2024).

Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and Bernadi Law

Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program (2023).

Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre

Certificate in Leadership Excellence (2021).

Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia (2004).

Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management, Organizational focus.

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (2001).

Certificate in Dispute Resolution.

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (2000).

Bachelor of Arts in Labour Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Deans Honour List for Academic Achievement (1998 & 2000), Recipient of the Gordon Raymond Award for Community and Academic Achievement.

Seneca College, North York, Ontario (1982).

Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse).

Ongoing Education

Mediation/Med-Arb

I maintain competency in mediation and med-arb through workshops and annual conferences with the ADR Institute of Ontario and the ADR Institute of Canada.

ADR Institute of Ontario

Practical Ethics for Working Mediators (2022).
Introduction to Arbitration for Mediators Workshop (December 2024).

ADR Institute of Canada

ADRIC Med-Arb Workshop (Spring 2026).

Labour Relations, Employment Law, Human Rights, Workplace Assessments, Workplace Restoration, and Workplace Investigations

I maintain competency in labour relations, employment law, human rights, workplace assessments, workplace restoration, and workplace investigations through conferences and workshops with Bernadi Human Resources Law, Fasken, Rubin Thomlinson, Barker Hutchinson, Turnpenney Milne, Barry Fisher, Queens IRC, Saint Mary’s University, Talent Canada, LexisNexis, Workplace Fairness International and others.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Advanced Trustee Management Standards - Quality Series (2017).
Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conferences.
Canadian Investment Institute.
Advanced Trustee Management Standards (2011).
Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conferences.
Foundations for Trustees 1 (2008).
Foundations for Trustees 2 (2009).

MEMBERSHIP

ADR Institute of Ontario

ADR Institute of Canada

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

100 Women Who Care Burlington

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (2020-2021).

Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan (2008-2019).

Labour-Management Advisory Committee, Ministry of Labour (2018-2020).

Halton Condominium Corporation 37, President (2023-).