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Labour and Employment Law Director

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CN Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Labour and Employment Law is responsible for providing strategic advice on Labour Relations and Human Resources legal issues in Canada and the United States. This includes collective bargaining, grievances and arbitration, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers' compensation, accommodation, privacy, performance management, terminations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and litigation. The position leads the Labour and Employment Law team and works closely with HR and Labour Relations teams to support CN's strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities

General Labour and Employment Advice

  • Ensure internal clients receive timely and strategic advice on labour or employment-related legal matters under Canadian and US employment and labour legislation.
  • Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance with labour and employment laws and regulations.
  • Oversee representation of labour and employment matters before various courts, tribunals, and arbitrators, as well as in mediations and negotiations.
  • Research and monitor developments in labour and employment law and best practices, and 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.

Oversee Labour, Employment and Privacy Counsel

  • Delegate and oversee the work of the Labour, Employment and Privacy Counsel teams in Canada and the US.
  • Develop a team, including identifying and addressing skill gaps, providing mentorship and coaching, and creating opportunities for professional development.

Oversee the Workers' Compensation Team

  • Lead the Workers' Compensation team in Canada.
  • Develop a team, including identifying and addressing skill gaps, providing mentorship and coaching, and creating opportunities for professional development.

Working Conditions

The role is performed in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (10%) within Canada.

Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum 8 years of labour and employment law experience, either in-house or as external counsel.
  • Experience providing general labour and employment law advice, including advice related to the Canada Labour Code and applicable statutes in the US.
  • Experience advising on internal complaints and to third-party agencies.
  • Experience advising a federally regulated entity with a large, unionized population.
  • Experience working in the transportation, trucking, or railroad industry.

Education/Certification/Designation

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
  • Member of good standing of a provincial Law Society.

Competencies

  • Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action.
  • Collaborates with others and shares information.
  • Sets direction and inspires others.
  • Communicates with impact.
  • Demonstrates agility and drives change.
  • Knows the business and stays current on industry needs.
  • Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes.
  • Seeks and values all perspectives.
  • Demonstrates active listening.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Awareness of evolving applicable laws.
  • Familiarity with legal research tools, including Bloomberg, Lexis, or Westlaw.
  • Knowledge of CN Operations.