MainResponsibilities
LabourRelations
• Actas a partner to leaders by providing knowledge of how to properly handle LRissues, and provide advice on resolution
• Interpretclauses in the collective agreement and apply them tactfully to ensureeffective and informed decision-making
• Collaboratewith the business to identify and prepare arguments to defend the company'sposition on LR issues
• Offeran assistance to line management in grievance handling and administration ofcollective agreements and all other corporate policies applicable to unionizedemployees with a particular focus on outreach and education with CN first linesupervisors
• Holdmeetings with union representatives to resolve grievances before proceeding toarbitration
• Prepareand present grievances at arbitration
• Prepareand conduct training on assorted LR matters such as collective agreementinterpretation and application, Canada Labour Code, attendance, discipline andeffective conflict resolution
• Managepeople to drive and influence change efforts and create opportunities toinvolve others in the management of change
• Developsynergies between teams in order to improve performance and embrace team overself mindset
• Developand align organization on an inspiring functional vision, deliver messages withimpact and engage people so they provide their best work, while ensuringunderstanding of complex information by different audiences
• Provideresources that are aligned with employee's career interests through projectsand development opportunities

WorkingConditions
The role has standard workingconditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday toFriday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tightdeadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires regular monthlytravel (up to 25%), and may be required to respond to client inquiries outsideof the regular workweek
Requirements
Experience
Labour Relations
• Minimum5 years of labour relations experience
• Experienceinterpreting and applying collective agreements and relevant federal employmentlegislation
• Experience inthe federal sector and Transportation sector
• Experiencemanaging a grievance process, including preparation of material for arbitration
• Experiencepreparing and presenting LR positions and arguments during union and managementmeetings, at arbitration, and at the bargaining table
• Experienceassessing and analyzing operational issues and making impactful recommendations
Any experience for these abovewould be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
• Bachelor'sDegree Labour Relations or equivalent
• Master'sDegree in Labour Relations
Any designation for these abovewould be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Collaborateswith key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
• Dealswith pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
• Inspiresothers with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
• Sharestimely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Appliesanalytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
• Makesinformed and timely decisions to get things done
• Initiatesand drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
• Influencesby translating expertise into practical business outcomes
• Leveragesfeedback and coaching to improve performance
TechnicalSkills/Knowledge
• Knowledgeof LR principles
• Abilityto analyze complex information and asks probing questions to formulatesubstantive recommendations or make decisions that consider a longer-term view
• Proficientin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluentlybilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
This position is posted as agrade 7. For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position mayadjust based on the employee's experience.

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader andtrade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to thecommunities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons ofnatural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout NorthAmerica every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern andWestern coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile railnetwork, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to communityprosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programssupporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we workas ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providingoperational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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