Expert Talent Acquisition - Indigenous Recruitment

CN; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation company in Canada seeks an Expert in Sourcing & Candidate Experience focusing on Indigenous Talent. This role involves leading the Indigenous employment strategy, forming partnerships with Indigenous communities, and managing the candidate experience during hiring. Ideal candidates will have experience with community engagement and recruitment best practices, fostering inclusive hiring strategies. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Indigenous talent sourcing and community engagement.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with Indigenous organizations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous partnership strategy to ensure proactive sourcing.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indigenous communities.
• Provide personalized candidate experiences.

Job description

Job Summary

The Expert, Sourcing & Candidate Experience (Indigenous Talent) leads the implementation of the Indigenous employment strategy, Indigenous talent sourcing, partnerships, and candidate experience. This role will be required to work in partnership with the Indigenous Affairs team, Talent Acquisition Managers, HR partners, the Inclusion and Campus teams and other key stakeholders. Through and with the support of the Indigenous Relations Team, this role will also build relationships with Indigenous communities, identify employment hiring initiatives, ensure a high-touch pre-boarding experience and support retention activities. Additionally, they manage sourcing vendors, interview for talent pools, and train recruiters on Indigenous hiring best practices. This role will work to support CN’s IRAP commitments in relation to the People and Employment pillar.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Community Engagement

• Lead Indigenous partnership strategy to ensure proactive sourcing
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and educational institutions to strengthen talent pipelines
• Work with the Indigenous Relations team to identify and evaluate sponsorship and investment opportunities that support Indigenous talent development and engagement
• Create and deliver tailored presentations for Indigenous communities, highlighting career opportunities and fostering awareness of the organization as an employer of choice
• Coach and train recruiters and hiring managers on Indigenous cultural awareness, best practices in engagement, and inclusive hiring strategies

Recruitment & Candidate Experience

• Provide a high-touch, personalized candidate experience (