Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! 

Job Summary

The Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to help enable CN’s objective of being North America’s number one railroad. The role is accountable for candidate engagement throughout the hiring process including job posting management, sourcing, conducting and scheduling interviews, extending offers and completing the necessary paperwork and processes to onboard new hires. Furthermore, the position works proactively to ensure CN builds a diverse workforce.

Main Responsibilities

·       Complete the full recruitment cycle for management and unionized roles across North America

·       Develop a deep understanding of CN’s talent needs across different teams and groups

·       Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs while providing expertise on market trends and hiring

·       Work towards building and maintaining strong talent pipelines for multiple, complex searches by leveraging numerous platforms

·       Source candidates through database mining, direct sourcing, vendor partnerships and referrals

·       Conduct initial conversations with potential candidates to evaluate qualifications, providing feedback and recommendations on next steps

·       Create talent‑mapping PowerPoint presentations highlighting best‑fit candidates and providing clear recommendations for selection

·       Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process

·       Handle the job offer process including offer extensions and negotiation

·       Collaborate and share knowledge and best practices with the Talent Acquisition (TA) and Human Resources (HR) teams

·       Augment training for TA Advisors within the team providing coaching and guidance on best practices and processes to ensure consistency and encourage overall team development

·       Ensure data integrity and accuracy through CN’s internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

·       Act as an ambassador within the TA team and across the organization

·       Ensure that recruiting and hiring practices comply with corporate policies and governmental regulations

·       Participate in special projects and recruiting initiatives to contribute to the
short- and long-term goals and growth of CN

·       Identify areas of process improvement and provide relevant solutions to enhance the TA team’s strategic goals 

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Recruitment

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant overall experience

·       Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation, operations, or a trades-based environment

Education/Certification/Designation

·       Bachelor’s Degree in HR or equivalent*

Competencies

·       Collaborates with others and shares information

·       Develops self and others

·       Provide recognition

·       Sets direction and inspires others

·       Communicates with impact

·       Applies critical thinking

·       Solves problems to create value

Technical Skills/Knowledge

·       Knowledge of ATS or recruitment software

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office

·       Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any knowledge for any of the 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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