Senior Advisor Employee Relations

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

33904

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

29-Jun-2026

Area(s) of interest: Human resources

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Advisor in the Employee Relations team, within the Human Performance Experience sector at National Bank, means acting as an expert through diverse mandates. You help evolve employment law practices and contribute to maintaining a harmonious work climate between employees and leaders. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your expertise in employment law and your ability to influence complex cases

Your role

Recommend, develop, and ensure the advancement of policies and practices for National Bank in labor relations, based on organizational evolution and jurisprudence
Be responsible for the governance of certain employee relations policies, in line with organizational changes and jurisprudence
Possess excellent knowledge of labor relations issues and the Bank’s strategic directions, as well as internal/external environments (competition, regulations, organizations, etc.) likely to impact them
Analyze complex and varied situations/cases, whose resolution often requires adapting or combining uncommon solutions, and propose creative, original, and practical solutions
Draft standard agreements or other contracts involving the consideration and articulation of numerous parameters
Propose, recommend, and implement preventive strategies to maintain a healthy and safe work environment, aligned with the Bank’s values, reducing organizational risks while optimizing the employee experience
Diagnose problematic work climate situations and formulate innovative solutions adapted to various business realities
Act as a facilitator in complex conflict situations between management and employees
Advise management on settlement strategies to adequately manage organizational risks
Act as a coach to team colleagues and other members of the employee relations community, contributing concretely to their development

Your team

Within the Employee Relations sector, you are part of a team of 12 colleagues and report to the Senior Director of Employee Relations. Being part of the Employee Relations team means working in a dynamic environment with colleagues who embody the values of collaboration, agility, and empowerment on a daily basis. You will also contribute to maintaining a harmonious work climate in a workplace that aims to be the most stimulating in the country.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Law or Industrial Relations in a related field and/or Master's degree in a related field and more than 6 years of experience in employment law
Proven experience in a coaching and advisory capacity with managers at various organizational levels
Experience in amicable dispute resolution
Proficiency in writing skills in the languages required for his function (plain language, ability to summarise, etc.)
Knowledge of federal labour laws
Knowledge of best practises in employment law at the federal level
Influential leadership demonstrated
Adaptability to a dynamic environment and ability to intervene in several files simultaneously within tight deadlines
Rigorous, accountable and proactive

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Coaching Diversity & Inclusion Employee Relations Employment Law Human Resources Consulting Leadership Partnerships Teamwork Empathy Employee Counseling Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Rigor

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?