The Advisor, Talent Acquisition is responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to help enable CN’s objective of being North America’s first railroad of choice. The role is accountable for candidate engagement throughout the hiring lifecycle including job posting management, sourcing, conducting and scheduling interviews, extending offers and completing necessary paperwork and processes to onboard new hires. Furthermore, the role works proactively to ensure CN builds a diverse workforce.
Main Responsibilities
Recruitment Process Management – 60%
Oversee the full life-cycle recruitment for requisitions across North America including job postings, sourcing and resume review, pre-screening, interviews, and pipeline tracking
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process
Handle the job offer process including offer extensions and negotiation
Ensure data integrity and accuracy through CN’s internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Ensure that recruiting and hiring practices are compliant with corporate policies and governmental regulations
Relationship Building and Collaboration – 20%
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs while providing expertise on market trends and providing hiring recommendations
Collaborate and share knowledge and best practices with the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources (HR) teams
Act as an ambassador within the Talent Acquisition team
Talent Sourcing and Pipeline Development – 20%
Develop a deep understanding of CN’s talent needs across different teams and groups
Work towards building and maintaining strong talent pipelines continuously for multiple, complex searches by leveragingnumerous platforms
Source candidates directly 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
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role is currently eligible to participate in CN’s flexible work from home policy. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.)
Requirements
Experience
Recruitment
Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trade based environment
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
Competencies
Collaborates with others and shares information
Develops self and others
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Applies critical thinking
Promotes diversity and equity
*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
Experience with ATS or Recruitment Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of interviewing, negotiation, and closing best practices
Organizational Impact
Decision Making & Impacts
The Advisor, Talent Acquisition contributes on sourcing talent for inside and outside of CN. The incumbent evaluates the candidate’s capacity and competencies and provides recommendations to the hiring managers on preferred candidates. The position ensures all steps of the process are met and gets the required approvals to ensure compliance.
Level of Interaction/Influence
The Advisor, Talent Acquisition interacts with individuals internal and external to CN. Within the organization, the incumbent liaises with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from various functions such as individual contributors, First Line Supervisors, Middle Managers, Directors and Vice-Presidents, Human Resources Business Partners, Campus Instructors, and Human Resource Information System team members. Outside of CN, the role communicates with candidates and recruitment firms.
Employees Supervised/Organizational Structure
The Advisor, Talent Acquisition reports to reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and has no supervisory responsibility.
This position is posted as a Grade 10.
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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CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration. We offer integrated shipping solutions, including rail, intermodal, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution.
We are an engaged corporate citizen, committed to the safety of our employees, customers and the public. CN is invested in building shareholder value and stronger communities, focused on environmental stewardship and developing an exceptional environment in the workplace.
CN has the expertise, the network reach and the capacity to move your goods to a global marketplace in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.
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