Specialist Talent Acquisition (12-month contract)

Canadian National Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CN is seeking a Specialist Talent Acquisition for a 12-month contract located in Brampton, ON, Concord, ON, Edmonton, AB, and Montreal HQ. The role focuses on attracting and hiring top talent to support CN's objective of being North America's first railroad of choice.

Hybrid work model with travel up to 20% within Canada and the U.S. The incumbent will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, engage stakeholders, extend offers, and ensure a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience in transportation or a trade-based environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Experience with ATS or Recruitment Software.
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment process management across North America (job postings, sourcing, resume review, pre-screening, interviews, pipeline tracking).
• Oversee full life-cycle recruitment for requisitions across North America.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Handle job offers including extension and negotiation.
• Maintain data integrity in CN's ATS.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand needs and market trends.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for multiple searches.
• Source candidates via databases, direct sourcing, vendors and referrals.
• Conduct initial candidate conversations and provide feedback on next steps.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Interviewing

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Bilingual EN/FR

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or equivalent

Tools

ATS / Recruitment software

Job description

Specialist Talent Acquisition (12-month contract)

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Specialist Talent Acquisition (12-month contract) Req Id: 1315 Job Location: Brampton - ON, Concord - ON, Edmonton - AB, Montreal HQ - QC Business Unit: Human Resources & OHS Highest Level Division: Talent Acquisition Posting Start Date: 10/28/26 Posting End Date: 11/06/26 French/English Bilingual Requirement: No

Please note, this position is a 12-month contract.

Hiring Salary Range: $75000-85000 This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience.

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

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.

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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