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Job Summary
The Expert, Labour Relations is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and fostering solid working relationships with union representatives, colleagues, and clients to promote a cooperative and effective Labour Relations (LR) climate. The position exercises a strategic advisory role with various managers of its client group in order to implement working relations strategies adapted to various issues.
Main Responsibilities
- Act as a partner to leaders by providing knowledge of how to properly handle LR issues, and provide advice on resolution
- Interpret clauses in the collective agreement and apply them tactfully to ensure effective and informed decision-making
- Collaborate with the business to identify and prepare strategies related to LR issues
- Offer assistance to align management in grievance handling and administration of collective agreements and all other corporate policies applicable to unionized employees with a particular focus on outreach and education with CN first line supervisors
- Hold meetings with union representatives to resolve grievances before proceeding to arbitration
- Prepare and conduct training on assorted LR matters such as collective agreement interpretation and application, Canada Labour Code, attendance, discipline, and effective conflict resolution
- Take charge of different labour relations projects according to organizational needs
- Participate in the process of collective agreements bargaining according to the needs of the organization
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%) within Canada.
Requirements
Experience
Labour Relations
- Minimum 5+ years of labour relations experience
- Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements
- Experience managing a grievance process, including preparation of material for arbitration
- Experience preparing and presenting LR positions and arguments during union and management meetings, and at the bargaining table
- Experience assessing and analyzing operational issues and making impactful recommendations
- Experience in the federal sector and transportation sector*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations or equivalent*
- Master’s Degree in Labour Relations*
- Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Demonstrates agility and drives change
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
- Applies critical thinking
- Sets direction and inspires others
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Ability to analyze complex information and asks probing questions to formulate substantive recommendations or make decisions that consider a longer-term view
· Bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
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