Director, Labour and Employment

Job Summary

The Director, Labour and Employment is responsible for advising on Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR) 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 (DEI) and litigation. The position leads the Counsel, Labour and Employment (Canada), the Counsel, Labor and Employment (, the Counsel, Privacy ( and Canada) and the Workers Compensation Group (Canada). Furthermore, the position works closely with HR and LR teams, as well as other internal stakeholders 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 the employment and labour l...