Legal Counsel/Sr. Legal Counsel, Labour & Employment

Legal Counsel/Sr. Legal Counsel, Labour & Employment

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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a trusted business partner and advisor to Nutrien’s Human Resources Department and Nutrien’s upstream, midstream, and downstream Canadian operations by delivering practical and timely legal advice aligned with Nutrien’s strategic priorities.
• Provide day‑to‑day advice and counsel to Nutrien’s Human Resources Department and Nutrien Leaders on a broad range of employment matters including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, reductions in force, compensation and commission plans and total rewards programs, benefits, pensions, accommodations, leaves, disability management, human rights, internal investigations, and other administrative matters.
• Provide both proactive and reactive legal advice to Nutrien’s Human Resources Department and Nutrien Leaders, in collaboration with Nutrien’s Director, Labour Relations, on a wide range of labour issues such as performance and disciplinary matters, grievances, layoffs, policies, collective agreement interpretation and application, and collective bargaining and labour relations strategy.
• Support the Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment, in relation to Nutrien’s global Employment Law Center of Excellence, to develop global precedents and workflow procedures to standardize legal processes across all of Nutrien’s operating segments and jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and advise on employee handbooks including global and jurisdiction specific policies in consultation with the Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment and Nutrien’s global Employment Law Centre of Excellence.
• Review, revise and provide guidance on internal HR policies, standards, and procedures in consultation with the Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment and Nutrien’s global Employment Law Center of Excellence.
• Stay abreast of changes and developments to labour and employment laws and regulations across Canada, providing advice and recommendations related to the same.
• Provide ad hoc strategic support to the Nutrien HR Communications team.
• Assist with strategic-focused Global employment law compliance projects in collaboration with the Employment Law Center of Excellence.
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, and other employment‑related inquiries.
• Provide strategic litigation advice on ongoing and potential labour and employment‑related disputes, including case strategy development, risk assessment, and external counsel selection and management.
• Oversee and manage all Canadian employment litigation and arbitrations, actively participating in all phases of litigation including mediations, where appropriate, as well as ongoing monitoring and coordination with external counsel to ensure timely and cost‑effective resolutions.
• Prepare and conduct in‑person/live training to Leaders and employees on various labour and employment legal issues, as well as topics related Nutrien policies and procedures, with a view to educate and manage risk across the Company.
• Other duties as required.

What You'll Bring:

• Law Degree (LLB/JD) and a practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan or Alberta.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a leading law firm or as in‑house counsel (preferably at a global organization) with a focus on advising on a range of labour and employment legal matters in both unionised and non‑unionised environments.
• Strong labour knowledge and prior experience advising unionised clients.
• In‑depth knowledge of Canadian provincial labour and employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• General knowledge of and interest in labour and employment matters outside of Canada and North America preferred.
• Experience in conducting and providing legal advice regarding internal investigations.
• Knowledge of Canadian pension and benefits laws and regulations preferred.
• Experience with records retention programmes and legal hold processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the Company.
• Proven ability to drive business forward and achieve results, while managing risk and protecting the Company.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to identify risks and propose alternative solutions to mitigate risks.
• Experience in successfully managing external counsel, litigation files and legal budgets.
• Proficient in extrapolating and analysing information and have strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional decision‑making, leadership and problem‑solving skills, have the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and take initiative where appropriate.
• Team player with highly developed interpersonal skills and passion for collaboration.
• Ability to exercise good judgement as well as be adaptable, creative, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast‑paced, critical team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to model our core value of Integrity by doing business in the right way.
• Ability to model our core value of Safety by enabling a culture which actively contributes to a safe work environment.
• Ability to effectively manage tight timelines and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement in working with stakeholders, occasionally under ambiguous or challenging circumstances.
• Ability to demonstrate focus on continuous improvement individually and within the team.
• Willingness to travel.

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Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

• This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing