Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating activities, especially data reporting and metrics, and supporting projects and recurring programs within the Compliance team, while also providing support to the larger LR team. The role supports day-to-day operations and ensures HR Compliance and LR processes are properly documented. Moreover, the incumbent coordinates essential tasks that ensure CN is compliant with collective agreements and employment legislation in Canada and handles confidential information related to grievances and complaints. The role liaises with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Technology acting as an LR systems superuser ensuring users have training and access to the systems.
Day-to-Day Activities
Special Projects
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The incumbent must be available to work evenings and weekends when necessary. The role requires minimal travel (5%).Requirements
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Labour Relations Associate
Req Id:
817
Job Location:
Montreal - QC
Business Unit:
Human Resources & OHS
Highest Level Division:
Labour Relations & Compliance
Posting Start Date:
10/16/26
Posting End Date:
10-23-26
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No
Hiring Salary Range: $ 107000 - 119000
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.
At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating activities, especially data reporting and metrics, and supporting projects and recurring programs within the Compliance team, while also providing support to the larger LR team. The role supports day-to-day operations and ensures HR Compliance and LR processes are properly documented. Moreover, the incumbent coordinates essential tasks that ensure CN is compliant with collective agreements and employment legislation in Canada and handles confidential information related to grievances and complaints. The role liaises with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Technology acting as an LR systems superuser ensuring users have training and access to the systems.
Main Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Activities
- Prepare and distribute reports to meet Compliance requirements and LR business needs, enabling end users to run their own reports where possible
- Update and circulate a briefing document highlighting the potential or actual impact of legislative changes
- Draft presentations and other communications at the request of the Compliance team and LR leadership
- Conduct bilingual joint determinations (intake calls) with employees who have filed harassment and violence complaints under the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations.
- File annual Official Languages regulatory reports (narrative + statistical data).
- Respond to Official Languages complaints filed by employees and external government agencies (OCOL, OQLF).
Special Projects
- Develop new processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
- Explore new ways to share and present data to support compliance and LR business needs
- Implement CN's Francization Program (2-year program) and meet with Francization Committee every 6 months on progress and actions taken. Submit annual progress reports to OQLF.
- Launch the Official Languages Regulations Reapplication Exercise (OLRRE) which is a regulatory requirement under the Official Languages Act to measure demand (in the form of a survey) of CN's nine (9) intermodal offices in Canada. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Intermodal, IT, Legal) and external stakeholders (Stats Canada, Treasury Board) on this regulatory project where the objective is to determine the linguistic profile of CN's public intermodal offices.
- Develop framework for linguistic standards (oral and written) of bilingual supervisory positions; language assessments + gaps (2026 Project).
- Collaborate with LTRT and internal stakeholders on the development of CN's new 3-year Accessibility Plan (deadline June 1, 2026). File annual Progress Reports (2027 + 2028).
- Support the development and implementation of additional compliance initiatives as needed.
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The incumbent must be available to work evenings and weekends when necessary. The role requires minimal travel (5%).Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an office setting
- Experience in interpreting and applying collective agreements and relevant federal employment legislation
- Experience in building strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related discipline
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Compliance
- Political acumen
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder management
- Business acumen
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the fields of HR and LR
- Knowledge of Canadian federal employment legislation
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Broad knowledge of CN's network*
- Understanding of or ability to learn Grievance Tracking System (GTS), Performance Assessment Process (PAP), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), ServiceNow, SharePoint*
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Additional Information (If Any)
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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