Directeur Performance Sociale - Toronto, ON, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Description

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping 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.

The Director, Labour and Employment is responsible for advising on Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR) legal issues in Canada and the United States (U.This includes collective bargaining, grievances and arbitration, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers' compensation, accommodation, privacy, performance management, terminations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and litigation.

Ensure internal clients receive timely and strategic advice on labour or employment-related legal matters under Canadian and the U.Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance with labour and employment laws and regulations

• Research and monitor developments in labour and employment law and best practices as well as provide training and updates to internal clients and colleagues
• Review and draft policies, procedures, and agreements related to labour and employment matters
• Manage external counsel and legal fees in accordance with CN's policies and budget
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal department and external stakeholders on cross-functional projects and initiatives

The role is performed in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Minimum 8 years of labour and employment law experience, either in-house or as external counsel

o Experience providing general labour and employment law advice including advice related to the Canada Labour Code and applicable statutes in the U.

o Experience advising on internal complaints and to third party agencies
o Experience working in the transportation, trucking, or railroad industry**Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

• Member of good standing of a provincial Law Society

Sets direction and inspires others

• Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Awareness of evolving applicable laws
• Familiarity with legal research tools, including Bloomberg, Lexis, or Westlaw
• Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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.

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through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN 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.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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.