Job Description

Intern, Labor Relations & Compliance

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

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

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

Requirements

• 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*
• Applies critical thinking
• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Demonstrates active listening
• 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, Labor, Industrial Relations or related field

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

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 a 20,000-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.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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