Labour relations manager – Bilingual
Canadian National Railway (CN) based in Montreal, QC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labour relations manager. Canadian National Railway (CN) is a premier transportation and logistics company. It specializes in freight transportation, connecting key markets. CN offers intermodal services that integrate rail, truck, and marine transport. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation to enhance efficiency and safety. CN plays a vital role in facilitating trade and economic growth. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian National Railway (CN)
Position: Labour relations manager – Bilingual
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $50.00 – $55.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
Requisition ID: 14361
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English and French Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Relations
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of labor relations experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should apply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance and make informed and timely decisions to get things done
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience interpreting and applying collective agreements and relevant federal employment legislation
- The candidates should have experience in the federal sector and the Transportation sector and experience managing a grievance process, including preparation of material for arbitration
- The candidates should have experience preparing and presenting labor relations positions and arguments during union and management meetings, at arbitration, and at the bargaining table
- The candidates should have experience assessing and analyzing operational issues and making impactful recommendations and a Master’s Degree in Labor Relations
- The candidates should collaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity and deal with pressure and change, staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
- The candidates should inspire others with impactful communications and adapt their message to the audience and share timely information within and across functions to achieve effective outcomes
- The candidates should initiate and drive organizational changes to enable business transformation and influence others by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
- The candidates should leverage feedback and coaching to improve performance and knowledge of labor relations principles
- The candidates should have the ability to analyze complex information and ask probing questions to formulate substantive recommendations or make decisions that consider a longer-term view and proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- The candidates should be fluently bilingual in both written and verbal communication (English and French)
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to act as a partner to leaders by providing knowledge of how to properly handle LR issues and offer advice on resolution
- The candidates should be able to interpret clauses in the collective agreement and apply them tactfully to ensure effective and informed decision-making
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with the business to identify and prepare arguments to defend the company’s position on LR issues
- The candidates should be able to offer assistance to line 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
- The candidates should be able to hold meetings with union representatives to resolve grievances before proceeding to arbitration and present grievances at arbitration
- The candidates should be able to prepare and conduct training on assorted LR matters such as collective agreement interpretation and application, Canada Labour Code, attendance, discipline, and effective conflict resolution
- The candidates should be able to manage people to drive and influence change efforts and create opportunities to involve others in the management of change develop synergies between teams in order to improve performance and embrace a team-over-self mindset
- The candidates should be able to develop and align the organization on an inspiring functional vision, deliver messages with impact, and engage people so they provide their best work, while ensuring understanding of complex information by different audiences
- The candidates should be able to provide resources that are aligned with employee career interests through projects and development opportunities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.