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25 years of work across BC and Canada has given us deep experience in the specific cultures, regulatory environments, and human dynamics of each of these sectors.
We have worked with the BC Public Service Agency, the Government of Canada, and dozens of Crown corporations, municipalities, and agencies. Government investigations and mediations operate within specific frameworks of labour law, collective agreements, and public accountability.
Municipal government servicesCrown corporation services
Harassment and misconduct investigations under collective agreements and public-sector policy.
Workplace disputes, grievance mediation, and labour relations support.
Training and coaching for public-sector managers and executives.
Facilitated planning for agencies, departments, and boards.
"Excellent material delivered in an informative and entertaining manner. Look forward to continuing to work with The Neutral Zone."
Debbie Neergard, Director HR · Western Diversification CanadaHealthcare workplaces combine high stress, hierarchical structures, and clinical culture in ways that create distinctive HR and conflict challenges. TNZ has worked with BC health authorities, Ontario hospitals, and community health organizations across Canada.
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Assessment and resolution of conflict in multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Formal investigations in clinical, administrative, and leadership contexts.
Counselling and training for staff managing compassion fatigue and burnout.
Evidence-based training on civility and psychological safety.
"You provided enormous support and expertise in resolving conflicts before they got out of control, which saved both time and costs for all parties."
Damian Duffy, Director of Education & Personnel · BC Children's HospitalTNZ has worked with UBC, SFU, BCIT, Douglas College, Kwantlen, Langara, Royal Roads, and multiple school districts. Education workplaces present specific dynamics: faculty governance, student-staff relationships, and the intersection of academic freedom with respectful workplace obligations.
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Harassment and misconduct in academic, administrative, and support contexts.
Restorative justice approaches in K–12 and post-secondary settings.
Development for department heads, deans, and educational administrators.
Culture and climate assessments for academic and administrative units.
"That was the best workshop I attended in a very long time. So personable, knowledgeable, enjoyable, funny, practical and interactive."
Sandy Lapsky, Administrator · University of British ColumbiaTNZ has worked with First Nations governments, bands, and community organizations in BC and Yukon. These engagements require cultural sensitivity, awareness of governance structures specific to First Nations organizations, and the ability to work in geographically remote settings.
Impartial investigations within First Nations governance structures.
Training and coaching for band and community leadership.
Facilitated planning grounded in community values and priorities.
Mediation and facilitation adapted to First Nations community contexts.
TNZ works with private-sector employers across industries, from Costco and London Drugs to SNC Lavalin, Teck Resources, and Stingray Radio. Private-sector engagements often require faster timelines, greater confidentiality sensitivity, and the ability to work within cultures where HR infrastructure is limited.
Coaching and development for senior executives and high-potential leaders.
Strategic HR consulting for organizations without in-house HR capacity.
Assessment, facilitation, and conflict resolution for management teams.
Safe reporting for organizations with governance or regulatory obligations.
We also work with unions, community associations, national professional associations, and family businesses.
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