About the Role
CN is seeking a passionate and self-motivated recruitment professional to attract and hire top talent, supporting the company's objective of being North America's #1 railroad of choice. In this role, you will manage the full hiring lifecycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience and contributing to building a diverse workforce within a fast-paced Talent Acquisition team.
Responsibilities
- Manage full life-cycle recruitment for requisitions across North America, including job postings, sourcing, resume review, pre-screening, interviews, and pipeline tracking.
- Develop a deep understanding of CN's talent needs across various teams.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers, providing expertise on market trends and hiring recommendations.
- Continuously build and maintain strong talent pipelines for multiple, complex searches using various platforms.
- Directly source candidates through database mining, direct sourcing, vendor partnerships, and referrals.
- Conduct initial candidate conversations to evaluate qualifications and provide feedback.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Manage the job offer process, including extensions and negotiation.
- Collaborate and share knowledge with Talent Acquisition and HR teams.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy within CN's internal ATS system.
- Act as an ambassador within the Talent Acquisition team.
- Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with corporate policies and governmental regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trades-based environment (high volume).
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR) or equivalent is an asset.
- 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.
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Negotiation
- Closing
- ATS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Communication
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Office Environment
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR) or equivalent an asset
About the Company
- CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for its customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.
- CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America annually via its 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.
- CN is dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad, reflecting the communities in which it operates.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
