Manager Labour Relations - Calgary, Canada - Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Manager Labour Relations ensures the execution of the content of the Labour Relations Strategy and ensures timely and appropriate service that drives CPKC culture and the safety, service, productivity, people and growth strategies that make up CPKC's 5 Foundations (Provide Service, Control Cost, Optimize Assets, Operate Safely and Develop People).

You are accountable for managing the client and union group relationships assigned to you.

This includes:

providing support during negotiations, negotiating local or special agreements with the union, responding to grievances and preparing and presenting arbitration cases; day-to-day administration of the collective agreements, providing training to clients, negotiating material change implementing agreements or technological, operational, organizational & other changes, handling of daily issues, and discipline handling.

Your responsibilities may include supervising a Labour Relations Officer(s) You will ensure a strong presence in the business, and have a thorough understanding of the key business strategies and provide direct mentoring to Labour Relations Officer.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure staff development is in place for your team. Populate and utilize the knowledge management system that codifies knowledge, and transfers tacit knowledge. Mentors staff as an additional method of transferring knowledge
Establish constructive relationships with union leadership, and to force/foster as appropriate
Support the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, and Special Agreements, within performance objectives. Leads local negotiations within set performance objectives
Provide support in the handling of CHRC complaints and responds to CIRB complaints. Deliver discipline, grievances and arbitration results consistent with safety, productivity and people goals
Deliver discipline, grievances and arbitration results consistent with safety, productivity and people goals
Accountable for the day to day client support, including:
Service provision accountability related to the education and training of line managers in skill and knowledge areas critical to day to day contract administration
Advice and service provision accountabilities in providing counsel to line management for the management of complex labour relations issues
Accountable to manage the arbitration and grievance processes and develop of alternative dispute resolution techniques
Accountable for consultation and guidance in labour recruitment, downsizing and efficiency initiatives

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

10 years of direct or related experience an asset
Labour Arbitration knowledge and experience
Leadership experience
Knowledge of Railway and company specific operations particularly Field Operations, Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical Services is an asset
Bilingual in both French and English an asset
In depth knowledge of relevant Canada Labour Code provisions
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Capability to provide the education and training of front line managers in skill and knowledge areas critical to day to day contract administration and continually improve CPKC capability in this regard
Influencing and negotiations skills both with management stakeholders and with union representatives
Ability to exhibit exceptional patience, balance with strong, proactive approach to get things done and continuous improvement of CPKC's 5 Foundations (core principles)
Strong administrative and time management skills including Team management skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross functionally
Must be adaptable and flexible with regard to workload, travel and schedule

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Program
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Parttime Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation: