General

Since 2004, the Family Mediation Practicum Program has assisted many families in resolving a wide variety of family disputes without the need to go to court.  Mediate BC is currently developing a new family mediation program called the Regional Mentoring Program to replace the Family Mediation Practicum Program.  One of the objectives of the new program is to provide better access to mediation services for families and training opportunities for mediators around the province. 

The Regional Mentoring Program will provide mediators with an opportunity to gain practical experience by co-mediating cases with highly experienced mentors in their region in a wide variety of family disputes including parenting responsibilities and property and asset division. 

Mediate BC will be commencing a pilot of the Regional Mentoring Program on April 1, 2012 and will be launching the new program later in the year. 

Family Mediation Services: Vision and Mission

Vision: An affordable and timely separation and divorce mediation service that promotes harmony and decision making within every family undergoing transition.

Mission: To enhance access to collaborative DR services thereby contributing to the culture change in the Family Justice Field by providing:

• Quality mediation services for families and couples to resolve differences and to promote their peaceful restructuring.
• Opportunities for mediators to practice mediation skills in an authentic environment with highly qualified mentors

The Family Mediation Services Team

Manager, Family Mediation Services: Rob Finlay

Rob is a certified mediator and licensed attorney in Washington State.  He recently completed a mediation practicum in British Columbia involving a variety of family law disputes.  During law school, Rob worked as a mediator in the Ronald A. Peterson Mediation Clinic, as a legal extern at the Office of Administrative Hearings, and as a research assistant for The Honourable Dean Morgan.  Rob brings to Family Mediation Services a passion for alternative dispute resolution.

Administrator, Family Mediation Services: June Brinkman

June joined the Family Mediation Practicum Program in August of 2007 and is enjoying the challenge and variety of her office administration role. The Mediate BC Society is made up of a dynamic team and June is thrilled to be a part of it. She is looking forward to the exciting changes in the Family Mediation Services Program.

How to obtain further Information

If you are interested in becoming a mediator or a mentor or would like to receive further information about the Regional Mentoring Program, please contact Rob Finlay, Manager, Family Mediation Services at (604) 684-1300, Ext. 23, or Email us at: fms@mediatebc.com

Please note that our office is moving to the following address on March 12, 2012:

177 - 800 Hornby Street,
Vancouver, BC  V6Z 2C5
Ph: (604) 684-1300, Ext. 23
TF: 1-877-656-1300
Email: fms@mediatebc.com