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-June 2025)
Conciliation/Mediation for various Canada Post files through the Notice of Occurrence process (2023 – ongoing)

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

ADR Institute of Ontario

Practical Ethics for Working Mediators (2022).
Negotiations and Marketing Strategies (Fall 2022).
Mediating Disability Insurance Claims (December 2022).
ADR for People with Disabilities (December 2022).
Civil Procedure Workshop for Non-Lawyer Mediators (February 2023).
Building your Brand Beyond Social Media (March 2023).
3 Types of Mediation: Evaluative Mediation (Part 1) (April 2023).
3 Types of Mediation: Facilitative Mediation (Part 2) (May 2023).
3 Types of Mediation: Transformative Mediation (Part 3) (June 2023).
Ombuds in the Workplace (June 2023).
It’s Not Called “Dispute Resolution” Anymore (June 2023).
ADR in Democratic Processes (May 2024).
The Evolving Demand for ADR – 39th Annual Professional Development Conference (June 4-6, 2024).
Safe Environment Advocacy: Policies, Procedures, and Beyond (July 2024).
From Algorithms to Admissibility: Exploring Generative AI and Digital Evidence (ADRIO Featured Presentation) (October 2024).
Preparing Parties to Participate in Interpersonal Mediations – Skills Development Webinar (October 2024).
Introduction to Arbitration for Mediators Workshop (December 2024).
Relational Workplace Mediation: A Structured Approach (February 2025).
From Awareness to Action: Leveraging AI in ADR for a Competitive Edge (AI Workshop) (March 2025).

ADR Institute of Alberta

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome (March 2025).
The Power of Executive Presence (April 2025).

ADR Institute of Canada

Annual Conference (October 2022).
Annual Conference (October 2024).

Bernadi Human Resources Law

The Inclusive Workplace Series (October 2023 – ongoing).

Module 1: Fostering a Psychologically Safe Workplace for Queer and Trans Employees.  
Module 2: Promoting Employee Mental Health in a World on Fire.
Module 3 - How and When to Discuss Divisive Issues in the Workplace.
Module 4: Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the Workplace.
Module 5: Understanding Intersectionality and Balancing Competing Rights.
Module 6: Truth and Reconciliation Practices in the Workplace.
Module 7: Dismantling Systemic Discrimination in the Workplace.
Module 8: Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace.

Fasken

EDI – The Basics (October 2024).
Is this too personal? A look at the benefits and pitfalls of EDI Data Collection (October 2024).
EDI Policies & Trainings: Common Pitfalls and Patterns (October 2024).
Accommodation and Bona Fide Occupational Requirements: Meeting the Thresholds (October 2024).
Pay Transparency: Canadian Laws and Global Trends (November 2024).
Labour Law Year in Review: Labour’s Biggest Hits (November 2024).
Federal Sector Update: 2024 (November 2024).
Managing Workplace Absenteeism – Legal Insights for Employers (November 2024).
Collective Bargaining (December 2024).
New in 2025: Preparing for the Year Ahead (February 2025).

Rubin Thomlinson

Working through Identity Issues in Workplace Investigations (September 2022).
The Top 10 Workplace Investigation Cases of 2022 (January 2023).
Post-secondary Investigations Update (March 2023).
Quebec Cases we should know about (June 2023).
Data and Investigations (September 2023).
Ethical Issues in Workplace Investigations: The Education Sector Edition (October 2023).
Addressing Procedural Hiccups in Workplace Investigations (November 2023).
Top 10 Workplace Investigation Cases of 2023 (January 2024).
What is the Board’s Role in Overseeing Workplace Culture (February 2024).
Addressing Procedural Hiccups in Investigations: Part 2 (March 2024).
Cultural Initiatives in Policing: Part 1 – Ottawa Police Service (April 2024).
Workplace Restorations (June 2024).
Workplace Restorations – Part 2 (July 2024).
Unlocking the Potential of Respectful Workplace Training (October 2024).
What’s new in Quebec? Legislative updates and recent cases you should know about (December 2024).
Top 10 Workplace Investigation Cases of 2024 (January 2025).
Investigating Non-Human Rights Allegations (March 2025).

Barker Hutchinson

Lessons Learned Conducting 400+ Sexual Misconduct Investigations (November 2024).
Sensitive Conversations: Keys to Interviewing Vulnerable Witnesses (January 2025).
People-Centered Investigations (March 2025).

Turnpenney Milne

A Year in Review: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Workplace Investigations (January 2025).
Supervisory Harassment: Assessing and Investigating Common Claims (April 2025).

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Advanced Trustee Management Standards - Quality Series (2017).
Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference (2016, 2018).
Canadian Investment Institute (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018).
Advanced Trustee Management Standards (2011).
Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference (2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017).
Foundations for Trustees 1 (2008).
Foundations for Trustees 2 (2009).
Legal and Legislative Update (2008, 2010).

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-).