Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Manager Labour Relations ensures the execution of the content of the Labour Relations Strategy and ensures timely and appropriate service that drives CPKC culture and the safety, service, productivity, people and growth strategies that make up CPKC’s 5 Foundations (Provide Service, Control Cost, Optimize Assets, Operate Safely and Develop People). You are accountable for managing the client and union group relationships assigned to you. This includes: providing support during negotiations, negotiating local or special agreements with the union, responding to grievances and preparing and presenting arbitration cases; day-to-day administration of the collective agreements, providing training to clients, negotiating material change implementing agreements or technological, operational, organizational & other changes, handling of daily issues, and discipline handling. Your responsibilities may include supervising a Labour Relations Officer(s) You will ensure a strong presence in the business, and have a thorough understanding of the key business strategies and provide direct mentoring to Labour Relations Officer.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure staff development is in place for your team. Populate and utilize the knowledge management system that codifies knowledge, and transfers tacit knowledge. Mentors staff as an additional method of transferring knowledge
• Establish constructive relationships with union leadership, and to force/foster as appropriate
• Support the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, and Special Agreements, within performance objectives. Leads local negotiations within set performance objectives
• Provide support in the handling of CHRC complaints and responds to CIRB complaints. Deliver discipline, grievances and arbitration results consistent with safety, productivity and people goals
• Deliver discipline, grievances and arbitration results consistent with safety, productivity and people goals
• Accountable for the day to day client support, including:
  • Service provision accountability related to the education and training of line managers in skill and knowledge areas critical to day to day contract administration
  • Advice and service provision accountabilities in providing counsel to line management for the management of complex labour relations issues

• Accountable to manage the arbitration and grievance processes and develop of alternative dispute resolution techniques
• Accountable for consultation and guidance in labour recruitment, downsizing and efficiency initiatives

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of direct or related experience an asset
• Labour Arbitration knowledge and experience
• Leadership experience
• Knowledge of Railway and company specific operations particularly Field Operations, Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical Services is an asset
• Bilingual in both French and English an asset
• In depth knowledge of relevant Canada Labour Code provisions
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Business acumen and the ability to apply business knowledge and translate business requirements to strategy planning and implementation
• Capability to provide the education and training of front line managers in skill and knowledge areas critical to day to day contract administration and continually improve CPKC capability in this regard
• Influencing and negotiations skills – both with management stakeholders and with union representatives
• Ability to exhibit exceptional patience, balance with strong, proactive approach to get things done and continuous improvement of CPKC’s 5 Foundations (core principles)
• Strong administrative and time management skills including Team management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross functionally
• Must be adaptable and flexible with regard to workload, travel and schedule

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER :

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.

• Req ID: 101138
• Department: Labour Relations
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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