Specialist Talent Acquisition

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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

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.

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

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• Reading the environment
• Build trust
• Interpersonal flexibility

Technical Skills/Knowledge