Paul Nicholson, CHRL, Q. Med in

Paul Nicholson, CHRL, Q. Med

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Founder and Managing Director - Workplace Solutions at Fermata Workplace Solutions
📍 Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

Paul Nicholson is the Founder and Managing Director of Fermata Workplace Solutions, specializing in neutral workplace investigations, assessments, and mediation. A Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with a certificate from the University of Toronto, colleagues praise his ability to navigate complex situations with sound judgment and clarity.

Outside of work, Paul is deeply involved in his community, supporting the Flamborough Santa Claus Parade, a local high school nutrition program, and the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. He also dedicates time to training future Dog Guides for the Lions Foundation of Canada.

In the winter months, he can often be found at a local hockey arena.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Founder and Managing Director - Workplace Solutions
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Workplace Conflict Resolution
His entire career is dedicated to helping organizations manage workplace conflict through investigation, mediation, and workplace assessments.
Investigation Governance
He recently presented on strategic policy and procedure development for workplace investigations at a conference for Ontario agencies.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Founder and Managing Director - Workplace Solutions
Fermata Workplace Solutions
9-2020 - 7-2025
Director, Workplace Solutions
Benard + Associates
2-2019 - 9-2020
Investigator/Mediator
Benard + Associates
1-2016 - 1-2019
Corporate Services Manager
Community Living Hamilton
9-2014 - 8-2015
HR/Workforce Manager
Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee
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Education
2006 - 2007
Certificate
University of Toronto
2009 - 2012
Graduate Certificate
Sheridan College
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