Dr. Evan Hoffman is an experienced conflict resolution professional with over 25 years of work in mediation, training, and complex, multi-stakeholder environments. He provides mediation, conflict coaching, and training to individuals, workplaces, and organizations throughout Vancouver Island and beyond. He has led and supported initiatives that strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration across a wide range of sectors, including social services, Indigenous organizations, government, education, and international institutions. His work reflects a broad and practical understanding of conflict across diverse professional and cultural contexts.

Dr. Hoffman combines his experience as both an educator and practitioner to help individuals and organizations respond to conflict constructively. His approach is practical and structured, supporting people in clarifying issues, understanding different perspectives, and developing clear, workable solutions.

As a trainer and educator, he has delivered workshops to thousands of participants, including community leaders, students, healthcare professionals, and government staff. His training focuses on conflict resolution, negotiation, communication, and de-escalation, with an emphasis on practical skills that can be applied in real-world settings. His professional experience includes projects and consulting work with a wide range of public sector clients and organizations, both in Canada and internationally. Through living, learning, and working in diverse environments around the world, he has developed a broad and grounded understanding of conflict across different contexts.

Experience & Clients:

Government (Local, Regional, Provincial)

• Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
• Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD)
• District of Kitimat
• Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
• School District 72 Campbell River

Post‑Secondary Education

• Coast Mountain College
• North Island College
• Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College
• University of Victoria
• Vancouver Island University

Nonprofits, Social Services & Community Organizations

• Providence Farm
• Dawson Creek Co-operative Union
• Downton Duncan BIA
• Greater Victoria Housing Authority

Additional information about Dr. Hoffman’s

Additional information about Dr. Hoffman’s experience
and current work can be found on LinkedIn.

Approach

Dr. Hoffman’s work is grounded in practical, structured approaches to conflict resolution. He supports individuals and organizations in understanding the underlying issues contributing to conflict, improving communication, and developing clear, workable solutions. The focus is on clear process, respectful engagement, and outcomes that are effective, sustainable, and applicable in real-world settings.