Occupation
Mediator
A neutral third party who helps people in conflict talk to each other and look for an agreement they can both live with. The mediator runs the process but does not decide the outcome, which is what separates the role from arbitration.
Also known as: Conciliator · Dispute resolution practitioner · Conflict mediator
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Part of Law, compliance and justice
What the work involves
- Explain the process and confirm that each party is taking part willingly
- Meet parties separately and together to surface the interests behind their positions
- Manage strong emotion so a difficult conversation can keep going safely
- Test proposed options for workability with each side
- Record any agreement reached in terms the parties themselves confirm
How people commonly enter
- Mediation training program accredited by a dispute-resolution body
- Professional background in law, social work, human resources, or industrial relations plus mediation training
- Supervised co-mediation practice and admission to a court or agency roster
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Typical work context
Public facing · Works independently · Varied work · Involves travel
Related interests
Social (helping) · Enterprising (leading) · Investigative (analytical)
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Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · United States
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- Canada NOC (ESDC) — National Occupational Classification search · Canada
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