Specialist Talent Acquisition

CN; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee share investment program (ESI

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

CN is seeking a Specialist Talent Acquisition to attract and hire top talent across North America. You will manage the full recruiting lifecycle—from postings and sourcing to interviews, offers and onboarding—while promoting diversity and an excellent candidate experience.

This role supports hiring across Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto with a hybrid work model. A bilingual English/French requirement and up to 20% travel in Canada and the U.S. are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trade-based environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full life-cycle recruitment for requisitions across North America including job postings, sourcing and resume review, pre-screening, interviews, and pipeline tracking
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process
• Handle the job offer process including offer extensions and negotiation
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through CN's internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Ensure that recruiting and hiring practices are compliant with corporate policies and governmental regulations
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and provide market insights
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR teams and act as a team ambassador
• Develop a deep understanding of CN's talent needs across teams and build pipelines via platforms, direct sourcing, and referrals
• Conduct initial conversations with candidates to evaluate qualifications and provide next-step feedback

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Interviewing

Negotiation

Closing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

ATS

Recruitment Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist Talent Acquisition

Req Id: 802

Job Location: Edmonton - AB, Montreal - QC, Toronto - ON

Business Unit: Human Resources & OHS

Highest Level Division: People Services

Posting Start Date: 10/2/26

Posting End Date: 10-16-26

French/English Bilingual Requirement: Yes

Hiring Salary Range: $ 74200 - 97000

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Join us today and get your career moving!

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to help enable CN's objective of being North America's first railroad of choice. The role is accountable 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. Furthermore, the role works proactively to ensure CN builds a diverse workforce.

Main Responsibilities

Recruitment Process Management

Oversee the full life-cycle recruitment for requisitions across North America including job postings, sourcing and resume review, pre-screening, interviews, and pipeline tracking

Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process

Handle the job offer process including offer extensions and negotiation

Ensure data integrity and accuracy through CN's internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Ensure that recruiting and hiring practices are compliant with corporate policies and governmental regulations

Relationship Building and Collaboration

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs while providing expertise on market trends and providing hiring recommendations

Collaborate and share knowledge and best practices with the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources (HR) teams

Act as an ambassador within the Talent Acquisition team

Talent Sourcing and Pipeline Development

Develop a deep understanding of CN's talent needs across different teams and groups

Work towards building and maintaining strong talent pipelines continuously for multiple, complex searches by leveraging numerous platforms

Source candidates directly 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

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.)Requirements

Experience

RecruitmentMinimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trade-based environmentCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalentCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly
• Stakeholder management
• Reading the environment
• Build trust
• Listening
• Interpersonal flexibility

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)Experience with ATS or Recruitment SoftwareProficient in Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of interviewing, negotiation, and closing best practices

Additional Information (If Any)

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-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.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

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.

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