Expert Talent Acquisition - Indigenous Recruitment

CN; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Vancouver seeks an Expert in Sourcing & Candidate Experience focused on Indigenous talent. This role will develop partnerships with Indigenous communities and ensure an exceptional candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in building strategic partnerships, cultural awareness, and recruitment best practices. Competitive compensation and opportunity for community engagement offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing partnerships with Indigenous communities is essential.
• Proven track record in recruitment and candidate experience.
• Knowledge of Indigenous employment strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous partnership strategy to ensure proactive sourcing.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indigenous organizations.
• Provide tailored presentations for Indigenous communities regarding career opportunities.

Skills

Strategic partnership development

Indigenous cultural awareness

Recruitment best practices

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 (