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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, ideally in transportation or a trades-based environment experience 

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.