Expert Talent Acquisition - Indigenous Recruitment

CN; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Canada is seeking an Expert in Sourcing & Candidate Experience focused on Indigenous Talent. The successful candidate will lead the Indigenous employment strategy, manage partnerships with Indigenous communities, and enhance the candidate experience through personalized engagement. If you have experience in Indigenous talent sourcing and community engagement, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in Indigenous talent sourcing and community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous partnership strategy for proactive sourcing.
• Develop and manage partnerships with Indigenous communities.
• Coach recruiters on Indigenous cultural awareness and inclusive hiring.

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 (