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VIA Rail Canada

Senior Advisor, Employee Relations

Montreal, QC, H3B 2C9, Canada

Pay: Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $99,845 - $124,806
Apply by: Oct 11, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

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Reference Number : 1457

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $99,845 - $124,806

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 10/16/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Why VIA Rail?

We’re proud to offer a workplace that reflects the diversity and inclusivity of Canadian society. At VIA Rail, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Excellent Pension Plan & Bonus Program
Generous Vacation, Parental, and Personal Leave
Hybrid Work Options (role-dependent)
Unlimited Access to Telemedicine Services
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
Train Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Participation in Social Initiatives & Employee Resource Groups

POSITION
The Senior Advisor, Employee Relations supports and progresses labour relations within the organization. As a labour expert, you will assist the Human Resources team and their client groups on a wide variety of labour relations issues. You will share your experience and knowledge with the intention of growing our leaders’ day-to-day management and labour relations capabilities. You will create and support strong relationships with our Unions and act as VIA Rail’s spokesperson during Collective Agreement negotiations.

RESPONSABILITIES

Act as the primary expert counsel support for Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and our managers on all matters relating to employee relations matters for both unionized and management employees.
Develop and deliver training for HRBPs and managers on various labour relations topics and management best practices with aim of improving their capabilities.
Develop processes, procedures and job aids to assist HRBPs and managers in employee relations matters.
Act as Spokesperson for collective bargaining and responsible for changes or amendments to the collective agreements.
Ensure the consistent interpretation and application of collective agreements as well as current employment law issues for management.
Assist in the negotiation and implementation of local agreements.
Manage litigation files with the various authorities concerning executives and professionals.
Support all policies and procedures including grievance responses, attendance management, duty to accommodate, harassment and workplace violence, disciplinary investigations and assessment of discipline.
Build and support the relationship with our various Unions with aim of creating more collaborative labour relations.
Proactively support resolution of disputes through meetings with Union Representatives, mediation/arbitration and preparation of files for arbitration.
Acts as the Employee Relations Representative for corporate projects and change management initiatives.
Monitors developments in employee relations and effectively communicates information to HRBP s and manages as needed to support and protect the organization.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor‘s degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management or extensive practical experience.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience in collective bargaining as asset.

COMPETENCIES

Proven ability to act as a strategic partner to meet the Corporation’s needs.
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
Business acumen and strong ability to manage stress.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Strong leadership, relationship-building and persuasion skills.
Ability to adapt to change and to changing priorities.
Self-reliant professional.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English and French.
Strong presentation skills and extensive experience in leading meetings and training.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!

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Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor supports and progresses labour relations by acting as an expert counsel for HR business partners and managers. They serve as the spokesperson during collective agreement negotiations and manage litigation files while fostering collaborative relationships with unions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required, with collective bargaining experience considered an asset.

Skills

Labour Relations
Collective Bargaining
Employee Relations
Conflict Resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Coaching
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Disciplinary Investigations
Policy Development
Leadership
Negotiation
Presentation Skills
Employment Law

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Pension Plan
Bonus Program
Generous Vacation
Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Telemedicine Services
Health & Wellness Coverage
Train Travel Privileges
Career Development
Training Opportunities

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Keywords

Labour Relations
Employee Relations
Collective Agreement
Collective Bargaining
Human Resources
HRBP
Mediation
Arbitration
Disciplinary Investigations
Attendance Management
Duty To Accommodate
Change Management
Strategic Partner
Coaching
Negotiation
Industrial Relations
Employment Law
Workplace Violence
Harassment
Leadership
Sustainability
Transportation

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