Workplace Harassment Investigator · Mediator · Arbitrator
Independent, impartial dispute resolution services for employers, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, non-profits and businesses across British Columbia.
Making the best of a bad situation.
Robert Morris, CD, MA · Cobble Hill, BC
Why "Ameliorate"?
The word comes from the Latin melior, meaning "better." It describes improving conditions that are hard to endure, which is exactly what every investigation, mediation and arbitration sets out to do.
Beaver Lake, near Lake Cowichan. Photo by Robert Morris.
Services
An experienced, neutral outside party for the situations that are hardest to handle from the inside.
Independent, objective investigations of bullying, harassment, discrimination and misconduct complaints, with clear findings and recommendations.
Learn moreOne-on-one, confidential support to help you prepare for a difficult conversation and deal with conflict early, before it escalates.
Learn moreA voluntary, confidential way to resolve workplace, family, business and community disputes, including before legal proceedings begin.
Learn moreA private, impartial decision-maker with final and binding outcomes, faster than court.
Learn moreAlso available: pre-litigation mediation and family mediation.
How we work
Sensitive situations need a steady, neutral hand. Every engagement is guided by the same principles.
No sides are taken. Every party is heard, and the process is fair to everyone involved.
Sensitive matters are handled with care, and how information will be handled is explained at the start.
The focus is on clear findings, workable agreements and a realistic way forward.
Who we help
Family mediation is also available for individuals.
Rates
Your first contact is always no-obligation.
Investigations, arbitration and conflict consulting
Mediation
About
Robert is a workplace investigator, mediator and dispute resolution professional based in Cobble Hill, British Columbia.
He served 21 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including 19 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, reaching the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. He holds a Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University and completed the Workplace Investigation Training and Certificate Program through the Human Resource Professionals Association.
Common questions
When a complaint is made, employers must act promptly. An independent investigator determines the facts objectively, helps you meet WorkSafeBC and legal obligations, and provides clear findings and recommendations.
In mediation, an impartial third party helps the people involved reach their own solution. Nobody is declared the winner. In arbitration, an impartial arbitrator hears both sides and makes a final, binding decision.
Conflict consulting is one-on-one, confidential support for someone dealing with a difficult conflict. It helps you understand the situation, prepare for hard conversations and explore your options early, often before a formal investigation or legal process is needed.
Yes. Ameliorate Solutions is based in Cobble Hill and works with organizations across all of British Columbia.
Investigations, arbitration and conflict consulting are $400 for a half day (1 to 3 hours) and $800 for a full day (3 to 8 hours). Mediation is $100 per party for pre-mediation, $150 per hour for mediation and $100 per hour for administration.
Send an enquiry, email any time, or call 778-747-3346 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Pacific, to book a no-obligation first contact.
Your first contact is always no-obligation. Email any time, or call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm PT.