Job Description
The incumbent 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.
Recruitment Process Management
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
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
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 leveraging numerous 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
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.)Requirements
RecruitmentMinimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trade-based environmentCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalentCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)Experience with ATS or Recruitment SoftwareProficient in Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of interviewing, negotiation, and closing best practices
Specialist Talent Acquisition
Req Id:
802
Job Location:
Edmonton - AB, Montreal - QC, Toronto - ON
Business Unit:
Human Resources & OHS
Highest Level Division:
People Services
Posting Start Date:
10/2/26
Posting End Date:
10-16-26
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
Yes
Hiring Salary Range: $ 74200 - 97000
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.
At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary
The incumbent 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
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
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
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 leveraging numerous 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 and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.)Requirements
Experience
RecruitmentMinimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trade-based environmentCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalentCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Stakeholder management
- Reading the environment
- Build trust
- Listening
- Interpersonal flexibility
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)Experience with ATS or Recruitment SoftwareProficient in Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of interviewing, negotiation, and closing best practices
Additional Information (If Any)
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 an 18,800-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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