At JRB Mediations, we help individuals, families, and organizations across Edmonton and Alberta resolve disputes—professionally, respectfully, and with a clear path forward. Whether you’re navigating family disagreements, workplace tension, or a civil dispute, our structured mediation process provides the support, neutrality, and results you can trust.
Since 2015, we’ve guided clients through some of life’s difficult moments—helping them find fair, lasting solutions that protect relationships, reduce stress, and restore peace of mind.
Don’t wait for conflict to grow—take the first step toward resolution today.
JRB Mediations was founded by Judy Balombin, a seasoned mediator with over a decade of experience helping clients across Alberta resolve conflict with clarity and confidence. As a Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) and Certified Workplace Investigator, Judy brings tangible expertise to every mediation conversation—from family and separation challenges to workplace disputes and civil disagreements.
She’s helped clients to…
Feel heard and understood
Identify what’s fueling their conflict
Break through impasses
Reach fair and sustainable agreements they can move forward with
Known for her direct, grounded, and empathetic approach, Judy offers a calm, neutral presence in even the most emotionally charged situations—helping parties move forward with dignity, respect, and lasting resolution.
Over a Decade of Trusted Mediation Experience—Experienced, Neutral, and Results-Focused.
Since founding JRB Mediations in 2015, Judy Balombin has helped families, workplaces, and organizations across Alberta resolve conflict with clarity, neutrality, and results. From family separation to workplace breakdowns and multi-party disputes, she brings a calm, impartial approach that leads to fair, lasting agreements.
Her work has included:
Mediating civil cases for the Alberta Provincial Courts
Resolving complex oil and gas disputes for the Alberta Energy Regulator
Facilitating negotiations between teams, companies, and landowners
Mediating conflicts across several industries, including agriculture, education, government, and more
In addition to her mediation practice, Judy’s broad experience spans several industries including:
Government and post-secondary institutes
Economic development and investment attraction
Communications and marketing
Real estate, agriculture, oil and gas, construction, and more
Judy’s diverse background gives her a unique ability to understand conflict from multiple perspectives—across industries, roles, and personal dynamics. She builds resolution strategies that address key issues head-on, balancing both emotional and structural factors to deliver practical, people-centered solutions grounded in real-world systems, including organizational, structural, and policy realities.
Judy’s academic background blends human insight, strategic thinking, and clear communication—essential strengths for effective, client-focused mediation. She holds degrees in Commerce and Arts (Psychology/Sociology) from the University of Alberta, and a degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University.
In addition to her formal education, Judy has completed hundreds of hours of advanced professional training in mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation—as outlined below—and continues to build the skills that help clients feel heard, supported, and resolved.
Family mediation
High-conflict and trauma-informed mediation
Workplace investigations
Arbitration and negotiation
Conflict coaching and communication
Forensic Interviewing
Solutions based (personal) coaching
Emotions in conflict
And more
Judy continues to expand her skills through ongoing training with the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Justice Institute of British Columbia, Erickson Coaching International, and the ADR Institutes of Alberta and Canada.
She is also an active member of the Family Mediation Society of Alberta (AFMS), the Family Mediation Canada network, and the ADR Institutes at both the provincial (ADRIA) and national levels—maintaining strong ties to the mediation and conflict resolution community across Canada.