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Job Summary

CN is looking for a passionate, self-motivated recruitment professional who is driven to deliver top talent to our team. CN’s people make the difference and, in this role, you will be responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to help enable CN’s objective of being North America #1 railroad of choice. The Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible 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 while proactively working to ensure CN builds a diverse workforce. You will join a fast-paced and dynamic Talent Acquisition team that is focused on continuing CN’s legacy of being a top employer year after year!
Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment for requisitions across North America including job postings, sourcing and resume review, pre-screening, interviews, and pipeline tracking

• 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 providing hiring recommendations

• Continuously work towards building and maintaining strong talent pipelines for multiple, complex searches by leveraging numerous platforms

• Directly 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

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process

• Manage job offer process including offer extensions and negotiation

• Collaborate and share knowledge and best practices with the Talent Acquisition and HR teams

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through CN’s internal ATS system

• Act as an ambassador within the Talent Acquisition team

• Ensure that recruiting and hiring practices are in compliance with corporate policies and governmental regulations

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 manage stress.

Requirements

Experience

Recruitment

• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trades-based environment experience (high volume)

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources (HR) or equivalent an asset

Competencies

• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

• Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance

• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

• Project and time management

• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that result in sustainable outcomes

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Experience with ATS and/or Recruitment Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proven track record of success in talent acquisition with strong recruitment skills

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

• Strong interviewing, negotiation, and closing skills

• Resourceful with strong analytical skills

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal in English & French.

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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