Who We Are

Our Company

Benard + Associates helps our clients create clarity through a variety of services including investigation, mediation, policy design and education. As experienced workplace investigators, regulatory investigators, mediators and consultants we have the ability to assist our clients in dealing with the most complex conflicts. The expertise of our team is always welcomed by employers who are dealing with situations that require third party neutrals to undertake unbiased approaches aimed at resolution. Our approach is unparalleled in the industry. Our head office is located in Waterloo, Ontario with investigators strategically based in Toronto and Ottawa to serve clients throughout the province and across Canada.

Our Team

Our investigators have the knowledge, experience and expertise to provide a blend of services resulting in tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients.  Meet our staff:

• Dean Benard - President / Investigator / Mediator
• Sarah Marceau - Investigator
• Amy Shillington - Investigator
• Tania Buko - Investigator
• Russell Crawford - Investigator
• Avon Giddings - Mediator / Consultant
• Jo Taylor - Consultant
• Gini Kechnie-Williams - Office Manager
• Carrie Weber-Hill - Administrative Assistant

Our Clients

Benard + Associates demonstrates our ability to meet the needs of a diverse group of clients.  To protect client confidentiality we cannot reveal individual identities without specific permission from our clients, therefore, we have provided a list of the various types of clients who may require our services.  Please click here to learn more about our client base.

Compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act

Benard + Associates is compliant with the Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act. This act requires compliance in a phased approach and we are pleased to be fully compliant with all expectations currently outlined in the act. Please click here for more information on our policy. Should you wish to provide customer feedback please click here to obtain the customer feedback form.  

Our Core Values

At Benard + Associates, we are committed to our core values which include:

• Integrity - We are trustworthy and dependable to our clients and each other. We act with integrity at all times.
• Professionalism - We behave professionally in every circumstance and expect the same from our colleagues.
• Accountability - We accept that we are not perfect, admit our mistakes, and strive to learn from them.
• Collaboration - We recognize the strengths of our clients and colleagues and work diligently to learn from each other and combine our talents to achieve better outcomes.