Arbitration
Resolving complex workplace disputes in the public and private sectors
Chantal Homier conducts grievance and interest arbitration, ensuring a process that is impartial, transparent, and trusted by all parties.
Grievance and Interest Arbitration
Chantal Homier’s decisions are valued for their clarity, balance, and legal precision. As a full-time member of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, she gained the trust of union and employer representatives through a principled, pragmatic approach informed by a deep understanding of the workplace realities that shape collective bargaining relationships.
She arbitrates a wide range of matters, including:
- Disciplinary and discharge grievances
- Collective agreement interpretation disputes
- Interest arbitration for new or renewal agreements
- Human rights and accommodation-related grievances
Her approach is grounded in procedural fairness, efficient case management, and timely, well-reasoned decisions that foster resolution and long-term workplace stability.
With over twenty years in arbitration, I've seen that resolution is strongest when it brings clarity, fairness, and respect to all.
Chantal HomierFounder, Homier Arbitration & Mediation 
Bilingual Arbitration services
As a bilingual labour and employment arbitrator with over 20 years of experience resolving complex workplace disputes in the public and private sectors, Chantal is trusted by both unions and employers. She delivers efficient and fair arbitration services in both the public and private sectors across Ontario and Quebec.
She offers flexible in-person and virtual hearing options to meet the needs of today’s workplaces.
Ready to move forward?
Please contact Chantal to request her availability. She’ll respond promptly to help you take the next step toward resolution.
Grievance Arbitration
Chantal Homier brings over 20 years of experience in labour and employment law, trusted by both unions and employers for her balanced perspective.
Her record on judicial review reflects a commitment to fairness, legal rigour, and practical workplace insight.
Interest Arbitration
As a neutral and experienced interest arbitrator, Chantal helps parties resolve impasses with fair and durable outcomes.
Drawing on her dual perspective as former union counsel and senior legal advisor to employers, she brings both legal rigour and practical workplace insight to each decision.
Her track record of clear, balanced, and defensible awards gives parties confidence that outcomes will withstand scrutiny and support long-term stability.
Our Approach
Impartial, streamlined process
Clients can count on a fair, efficient process shaped by experience on both sides of the table and a deep understanding of collective bargaining and labour relations.
Legally grounded
Chantal brings a clear, legally grounded approach that ensures decisions rest on a solid foundation of law while remaining practical for the workplace.
Clarity in decision- making
Chantal focuses on the law and the facts to deliver clear, practical outcomes that resolve disputes and foster lasting workplace stability.
Hearings are conducted with respect and efficiency, ensuring every party is fully heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of arbitration services do you offer?
Interest Arbitration
Resolves impasses when parties cannot agree on the terms of a new or existing collective agreement.
Grievance Arbitration
Addresses disputes over the application or interpretation of a collective agreement, including discipline, dismissal, and working conditions.
Expedited Arbitration
A faster process with shorter hearings and focused submissions to deliver timely results.
Arbitration in Writing
Decided entirely on written submissions, without an oral hearing.
With experience on both the union and employer sides, Chantal ensures each process is efficient, fair, and grounded in law.
Who do you work with?
Chantal works with employers, unions, and legal representatives in both the public and private sectors. Her services are fully bilingual and offered across Ontario and Quebec, in person or by videoconference.
What can we expect from your arbitration process?
You can count on a process that is clear, impartial, and efficient. Hearings are managed efficiently and fairly, giving every party a full opportunity to be heard.
When needed, pre-hearing case management helps clarify the issues early and ensures the arbitration proceeds smoothly.
Do you provide written decisions?
Yes. Every arbitration results in a written decision, delivered promptly. My decisions are clear, well-reasoned, and grounded in both law and workplace realities. They can be issued in English or French; translation may be arranged at the parties’ request.*
*Additional fees may apply.
What is your experience as an arbitrator?
Chantal served for a decade as a full-time adjudicator with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB), where she presided over hundreds of hearings and issued well-reasoned decisions in a wide range of workplace and labour matters. Her track record reflects legal rigour, fairness, and sound judgment. Her experience on both the union and employer sides ensures a balanced and impartial approach to adjudication.
How long does it take to receive a decision?
Chantal prioritizes efficiency and clarity.
Final decisions are generally delivered within 30 to 60 days after the close of hearings and submissions, depending on the complexity of the case.
Are your services accessible and trauma-informed?
Yes. Chantal offers a trauma-informed approach to hearings, ensuring respect for psychological safety, lived experience, and power dynamics that may arise in workplace disputes. Hearings are conducted with sensitivity, neutrality, and professionalism.
Do you offer bilingual arbitration?
Absolutely. Chantal provides services fluently in both English and French. She ensures full linguistic accessibility for hearings, decisions, and communications.
How do we retain you as arbitrator?
You can contact Chantal directly through the website to check availability and discuss next steps. Once appointed, she will work with the parties to schedule pre-hearings or hearing dates and confirm the process.
Flexible. Professional. Accessible. Prefer to proceed online or in person?
Chantal offers virtual or in-person arbitration, mediation, and workplace investigations, providing flexibility and professionalism at every stage.