Gillian Saxby Mediation and Planning Services

Mediation & Planning

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Mediation

The mediation process assists people to develop solutions that work!

We all experience conflict at some point in our lives. The key is how we choose to move forward.

Conflict resolution and mediation services provide informal problem solving environments for people to come up with their own solutions. The collaborative process ensures a supportive environment to create solutions that work for the people involved.

Gillian provides online mediation, telephone mediation and face to face mediation depending on the situation.

Planning

Gillian provides effective informal problem solving and planning services to government agencies, organizations and First Nations.

She is an independent consultant who specializes in public policy, land use
planning, collaborative processes and public consultation.

Gillian brings to the planning services her informal problem solving skills and her expertise as a certified mediator.

Contact and Bookings

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Contact Gillian

Email: mediate@telus.net
Phone: 250-218-8055
217-2459 Cousins Ave., Courtenay B.C., Canada V9N 3N9

Consultation & Bookings

Please contact Gillian for the following:

to answer any questions,
to discuss a project or contract, or
to book a mediation session.

Mediation Costs

The fee is $100 per hour plus taxes for online mediation and $125 per hour plus taxes for in person mediation. There is a minimum of 2 hours billed.

This rate includes expenses with the exception of travel and telephone which are determined based on the situation.

Payment Process

All meditations will be billed the minimum prior to the mediation and any further fees at the time of the sessions. Fees and obligation will be outlined and signed by all parties in the agreement to mediate before the session begins.

Please contact Gillian for payment options.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of a mediation must occur 48 hours prior to the mediation or as mutually agreed upon. A $100 deposit fee will be retained and the balance of the fees paid returned promptly.

Government Mediation & Planning

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Gillian provides planning

services to provincial,

regional and local

governments.

She is an independent

consultant who specializes in

public policy, land use

planning, and informal problem solving.

Gillian has worked over the

last twenty years on

various types of government

planning projects including

the following:

neutral evaluation reports and complex public policy issues,
organizational policies related to enforcement and administration,
community and regional land use planning,
resource management planning,
collaborative processes and informal problem solving, and
participatory planning processes.

Gillian uses her conflict resolution skills and her expertise as a certified mediator. She believes in fair and accountable processes that bring forward solutions that work.
Most often, her clients are more than satisfied and continue to use her services.

First Nations Mediation & Planning

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First Nations Planning

Over the last few years there has been an increasing need for First Nations policy and planning. These projects are typically based on informal problem solving processes which use conflict resolution skills to bring community members together in positive and productive environments.

Gillian works with First Nations in British Columbia by assisting the communities to build their own capacity.

Gillian also assists First Nations to provide effective community communication strategies that work for their membership. She often works collaboratively with the communities on projects related to the following:

governance issues,
agreements,
communications,
comprehensive planning,
land use planning,
treaty preparations, and
funding applications.

Informal Problem Solving

Gillian provides dispute resolution processes such as informal dialogue, facilitation and mediation. These types processes provide opportunities to build respect and to enhance relationships.

Gillian also has extensive experience in multi-party facilitation including the facilitation of community wide meetings.

Qualifications

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Formal Education - Gillian's holds a Masters of Arts Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia (1992) and a Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Victoria (1987).

Conflict Resolution Training - Gillian is a certified mediator and has conflict resolution training which includes the following:

online mediation training and certification (2010),
BC Court Mediation Program certification (2005), and
Conflict Analysis and Management certification (2003).

Professional Conflict Resolution Experience - Since 2005, Gillian has worked as a Civil Mediator for Small Claims Court with the B.C. Dispute Resolution Practicum Society. She is also a member of the BC Mediation (Civil) Roster.

In addition Gillian has over nineteen years of professional experience in the following areas:

Multi-part facilitation, mediation, and collaborative processes;
First Nations Consulting including treaty preparations, planning and community communications;
Policy & Planning for provincial, regional and local governments including public policy, planning, evaluation reports, bylaw and enforcement reviews, and organizational policy and procedures.

My Approach

I have a great passion for working with people to assist them to resolve conflicts and reach solutions. I value efficiency and fairness within the process.

My approach focuses on solutions and moving relationships forward. I have a proven track record in assisting people to collaborate and to effect positive change in their lives and others.

Civil Mediation

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What is mediation?

Mediation is essentially an informal problem solving process where the mediator facilitates the discussion between parties with the intent of creating agreements that will work for the parties involved.

A collaborative approach takes the parties beyond the past disagreements towards the resolution of issues today and maintaining relationships for the future.

Mediation Benefits

Alternatives to Court - It is an alternative to going through the court system which is often costly, time consuming and stressful.
Maintain Relationships - Conflicts and disputes are part of everyday life. Mediation works to maintain relationships and to and seek solutions.
Save Money & Time - The agreements reached at mediation usually take less time and are cost effective. The parties are often interested in resolution versus the alternative of legal bills and a lengthy court process.
Satisfaction & Success - Many typical disputes faced by individuals, groups and governments are good candidates for resolution by facilitation or mediation. The parties are usually more satisfied with the solutions and carry out the required actions as they have been mutually agreed upon.

Who uses civil mediation?

Civil mediation is can be used by anyone who is willing to engage in discussions to explore possible solutions. The range of people who use mediation is diverse.
Civil mediation is used by individuals, businesses, couples, families, community groups, and organizations in all kinds of situations.
Types of Civil Mediation Cases

The typical type of mediation cases relate to people who are in a dispute or who are experiencing some form of conflict.
The topics address during civil mediation are limitless and often involve issues such as the following:
family matters such as separation, divorce, wills and estates,
financial matters, contracts, and agreements,
construction, renovations and repairs,
housing and real estate,
vehicle sales and repairs,
work place and employment issues,
community and neighbourhood issues, and
court ordered civil mediation.
Mediation Process

Civil mediation is an informal and private way to settle a dispute without going to court!

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Online Mediation

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What is it?

Online mediation is an informal problem solving process and is a specific type of mediation that provides fast, effective and affordable solutions.

Online mediation uses the computer, email and internet technology as the communication tools for the mediation sessions.

Why use it?

Research has shown that there will always be certain cases for which online mediation is appropriate and that the mediation process itself is more important than the means by which it is conducted.

Online mediation is effective, efficient and affordable for some cases such as the following:

if the parties are geographically distant from one another,
if the timing of the resolution is important as often online mediation is easy to schedule,
if the are many jurisdictions with complex issues, then online mediation provides a means to clarify and record the interests of the parties as the process progresses,
if there are any power imbalances, then online mediation provides a safe forum for all parties, and
often the parties are less reactionary as they have time to reflect on the situation as required.

Who could benefit?

Gillian provides online mediation services to all levels of government. Governments responsible for complex public policy issues can benefit from online mediation as these issues are "ripe" for mediation. Also, government staff are already familiar with computers, email and the online forum.

Online mediation may also be useful for some First Nations issues that involve communications with membership at a distance and groupings of Nations such as in Tribal Councils.

Online mediation could also be used to resolve civil issues such as construction cases or specific family matters when the parties are comfortable with the online environment.