DEZI SINGH, LLM, MIR, BBA

Mediator | Arbitrator | Workplace Advisor

Dezi Singh, Mediator, Arbitrator, Workplace Advisor

DEZI SINGH

Arbitrator & Consultant

Dezi Singh is a mediator, arbitrator, and workplace advisor serving both unionized and non-unionized environments. With nearly 20 years of experience working in complex organizations across federally and provincially regulated workplaces in the public and private sectors, he is known for delivering fair, timely, and practical outcomes that respect organizational realities while safeguarding employee rights. Since 2014, Dezi has served on the negotiation and arbitration roster with Natural Resources Canada.Dezi earned an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), specializing in Organizational Behaviour, from the Schulich School of Business. He went on to complete a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) at Queen's University as well as a Master of Laws (LLM) with a specialization in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from Osgoode Hall Law School. Dezi has also completed extensive practical training in alternative dispute resolution completing the ADR, Advanced ADR and Applied ADR programs through the Stitt Feld Handy Group in affiliation with the Windsor Law School.Dezi's approach is grounded in a deep understanding of arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining, labour law, and workplace dynamics, combined with a strong commitment to procedural fairness, credibility, and trust. Having worked extensively with unions, management, boards, and regulators, he brings a balanced and pragmatic perspective focused on resolution, enabling parties to move forward constructively and productively.

Services

Rights Mediation & Arbitration

  • Mediation and arbitration of rights-based grievances and employment disputes

  • Discipline and discharge cases, policy grievances, and contract interpretation matters

  • Disputes involving health and safety, harassment, accommodation, attendance management, and management rights

  • Pre-arbitration mediation to promote efficient resolution

  • Clear, well-reasoned decisions grounded in evidence and arbitral principles

Interest Arbitration & Collective Bargaining

  • Interest arbitration and mediation of collective bargaining disputes

  • First agreements, renewal negotiations, and mid-term bargaining issues

  • Restructuring, operational change, and workforce transition matters

  • Balanced, pragmatic approach to complex bargaining environments

  • Determination of outstanding collective agreement terms where required

Workplace Advisory

  • Strategic advice on collective agreement interpretation, bargaining and risk

  • Conducting and overseeing independent workplace investigations

  • Supporting workforce transitions and organizational change

  • Individual or joint training on employee relations, labour relations, relationship building and dispute resolution

Contact

Dezi Singh

Tel: 647-463-0231
Email: [email protected]

All services are offered in English and French
Rates available upon request

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