Job Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. 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 welcome students who share their ideas, perspectives and understanding of new technologies with our teams. In return, we provide the opportunity to work on exciting projects with experienced collaborators who are happy to share their knowledge, all within a mutually-agreed to framework. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The opportunities we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Labour Relations position in Montreal, QC from May - August 2024.

Job Summary

The Intern, Labour Relations (LR) is responsible for collaborating with labour relations colleagues to assist in preparing arguments to defend the Company\'s position on LR issues. The incumbent conducts research, analysis, and transactional support. The role performs data entry and other clerical assignments as needed. Additionally, the position participates in regular LR activities.

Major Responsibilities

• Input grievances in a grievance management system
• Utilize the grievance management system to pull trend reports
• Identify grievance trends and work with Labour Relations Managers on action plans to reduce grievances
• Support Labour Relations Manager by researching employee issues, including collective agreement interpretation, discipline, attendance management, and duty to accommodate
• Assist the Labour Relations Manager with preparing for union joint conferences, arbitration and labour-management meetings

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions 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.

Requirements

Experience

• Experience in a unionized environment and interpreting as well as applying collective agreements and relevant federal employment legislation*
• Experience in building strong and positive relationships with stakeholders*

Competencies

• Applies critical thinking
• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Demonstrates active listening
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French*)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to prepare consolidated material to be presented to a third party
• Ability to analyze processes and data
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Resources, Labour, Industrial Relations or related field

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada\'s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.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 work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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