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Family Mediator
Government of Alberta · Closes in 20 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: Minimum: a related certificate with 4 years of related experience. Other options are a related diploma with 3 years, a related university degree with 2 years, or a Bachelor or Master of Social Work. Also needs at least 180 hours of mediation training.
Experience: Related experience is needed, from 0 years (Master of Social Work) to 4 years, depending on education. Experience in family mediation is preferred.
What they ask for:
- At least 180 hours of mediation or conflict resolution training, 40 in family mediation.
- Bachelor or Master of Social Work, or a related degree, diploma or certificate.
- Related experience: 2 years with a degree, 3 with a diploma, 4 with a certificate.
- Strong negotiation and multi-party, high-conflict mediation skills.
- Strong knowledge of child development and children in separation or divorce.
- Strong organizational skills to handle complex family matters.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 20 (Closes in 20 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official job posting. Include a resume with dates for all education and work, and list each mediation course with its hours and provider.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Candidates who pass the interview may be asked to do an assessed mediation role play.
- Final candidates must pass a criminal records check at their own cost, as must interview travel costs.
- The job is at the John E. Brownlee Building in Edmonton.
- This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level.
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