CHARTERED ARBITRATOR AND QUALIFIED ARBITRATOR INFORMATION AND APPLICATION DETAILS

Qualified Abritrator (Q.Arb)


This designation will be of high interest to members who have, within the last 10 years, completed an approved 40 hour training course that includes a written exam.

Note:  You must be a Full member of ADR Atlantic before applying for a designation.

Applications for Qualified Arbitrator:

  1. Read the Qualified Arbitrator Requirements
  2. If not already a member, become a Full member of ADR Atlantic
  3. Complete the Qualified Arbitrator application form
  4. Pay the qualified designation application processing fee of $100 + tax.  NOTE: ADRAI Members: once you are "signed in" to this page, the payment instructions will appear at the bottom of the page, and you will be able to remit the fee online.
  5. Send your designation application to: [email protected] 

Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb)


The C.Arb designation is Canada’s senior designation for practicing Arbitrators.

Applications for Chartered Mediator:

  1. Read the Chartered Arbitrator Requirements
  2. If not already a member, become a Full member of ADR Atlantic
  3. Complete the Chartered Arbitrator application form
  4. Pay the chartered designation application processing fee of $200 + tax.  NOTE: ADRAI Members: once you are "signed in" to this page, the payment instructions will appear at the bottom of the page, and you will be able to remit the fee online.
  5. Send your designation application to: [email protected]

Processing Time
Once we have received and reviewed your application for completeness, we will forward it to the Regional Assessment Committee (RAC) for review. The Regional Assessment Committee's review usually takes approximately 4 weeks as each application is individually and carefully discussed and considered.
If we require more information, we will email you. We will also let you know if the committee has recommended you before forwarding to ADRIC for the designation to be conferred.