Our Mission

Recognized leadership in conflict resolution

About ALBERTA ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SOCIETY

The Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (AAMS) is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1982, helping more than 450 members engaged in the practice of arbitration and mediation throughout Alberta. AAMS provides lists of quality arbitrators and mediators. It also provides instruction and assistance to organizations with creating dispute prevention and resolution systems. All AAMS mediators and arbitrators have met minimum standards of training and experience and adhere to a strict code of ethics.

The Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society is the largest and most vigorous provincial affiliate of the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. and retains jurisdictional responsibility for recommending candidates to the national organization for the professional designations of Chartered Arbitrator (C. Arb.), Chartered Mediator (C. Med.) and Qualified Mediator (Q. Med.).