Labour Relations (LR) Associate

At CN everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where youre part of making sure our business is running optimally and safelyhelping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Labour Relations (LR) Associate is responsible for collaborating with leaders to identify and prepare arguments to defend the companys position on LR issues. The role establishes maintains and develops a solid working relationship with union representatives colleagues and clients to promote a co-operative and effective LR climate.

Main Responsibilities

Labour Relations

Support the maintenance of good working relationships with union representatives to promote a co-operative and effective labour relations climate

Attend union and management meetings record decisions and conduct follow ups to ensure appropriate actions are taken

Input and update grievance records in a grievance management system

Utilize the grievance management system to pull trend reports and analyze data

Identify grievance trends and work with leaders on action plans to reduce grievances

Coach Front Line Supervisors (FLS) and middle Managers on key collective agreement issues responding to grievances and other LR concerns

Support FLS on employee issues including collective agreement interpretation discipline attendance management application of the Canada Labour Code and other employer obligations such as the duty to accommodate

Assist the Labour Relations Manager with preparing for joint conference or labour-management meetings

Hold meetings with union representatives to resolve grievances before proceeding to arbitration

Prepare and present grievances at arbitration

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment in the railyard 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 monthly travel (10%).

Requirements

Experience

Labour Relations

Minimum 2 years of labour relations experience in a unionized environment or equivalent

o Experience interpreting and applying collective agreements and relevant federal employment legislation

o Experience building strong and positive relationships with stakeholders

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Labour Industrial Relations or equivalent or minimum 5 years of experience working in a rail or industrial environment

Competencies

Applies critical thinking

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Sets direction and inspires others

Solves problems to create value

Communicates with impact

Develops self and others

Collaborates with others and shares information

Demonstrates active listening

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English French) (geographic specific)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Ability to prepare consolidated material to be presented to a third party

Ability to assess and analyze business issues and make recommendations

Ability to understand and apply key concepts and best practices in LR

Strong computer skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

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. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail 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 Americassafest mostinclusiveandsustainable railroad which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often dont apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants even if you dont 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.

As an equal opportunity employer qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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