Strategic Talent Management & Succession Lead

CN; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CN is seeking an experienced Talent Management professional to lead and execute core programs that support organizational effectiveness, leadership continuity, employee development, and workforce capability building.

You will partner with HRBPs, leaders, and CoEs to implement talent review, succession planning, career development, and performance management in alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related fields.
• Experience supporting talent review, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, or employee development programs.
• Experience partnering with leaders and stakeholders to deliver talent-related initiatives.
• Experience analyzing talent data and developing recommendations to support business decisions.
• Project management or program implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead succession planning, talent review, career management and performance management processes.
• Facilitate talent discussions, calibration sessions, and succession planning activities with leaders and HR partners.
• Maintain succession plans, talent profiles, and readiness assessments; identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Support design and administration of performance management programs and annual talent cycles.
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to identify high-potential talent and development priorities.
• Contribute to career pathing frameworks and employee development initiatives.
• Analyze talent data and trends to inform decision-making and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on talent management principles, processes, and best practices to leaders and HR stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and maintaining talent management resources and learning tools.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Business acumen

Conflict management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/OD/psychology/business

Master's Degree in HR/OD/psychology/business

Tools

HRIS systems

Talent management platforms

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CN is seeking an experienced Talent Management professional to lead and execute core programs that support organizational effectiveness, leadership continuity, employee development, and workforce capability building.

You will partner with HRBPs, leaders, and CoEs to implement talent review, succession planning, career development, and performance management in alignment with organizational priorities.