Bilingual French/English Legal Counsel/Conseiller juridique bilingue - 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 Counsel, Labour and Employment (Canada) is responsible for advising on all Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR) legal issues in Canada.

The role provides general and strategic advice on labour and employment law. The position drafts policies and manages litigation and complaints to third party agencies. Advise and oversee third-party investigations of complaints

• Advise internal clients on any other employment-related legal matters as requested including internal investigations, performance management, discipline, leaves, occupational health and safety matters, and requirements under the Canada Labour Code
• Review and draft employment related policies

Oversight of complaints and litigation

• Advise on the company's response to complaints and lawsuits
• Collaborate with executives and managers from other functions to ensure alignment

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CNs hybrid work policy of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Labour and Employment Law

• Minimum 5 years of experience in labour and employment law, either as in-house or external counsel

o Experience providing general labour and employment law advice including advice related to the Canada Labour Code
o Experience advising on internal complaints as well as complaints to third-party agencies
o Experience working in the transportation, trucking, or railroad industry* o Experience providing advice on the Official Languages Act**Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Juris Doctor or Equivalent from a recognized law school

• Technical Skills/Knowledge
• General Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of employment laws, including the Canada Labour Code, complaints, and litigation procedures
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
• 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. S. 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.