Talent Acquisition Advisor

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a fixed term Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 6-8 month contract to support Canada and the U.S. You will own the end-to-end recruitment process, craft compelling postings, drive interviews, and optimize candidate experience across regions.

In this role you’ll develop sourcing strategies, partner with hiring managers, and guide offers, while ensuring inclusion initiatives and a smooth onboarding process. Travel to Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years recruiting for engineering, skilled trades, or front-line leaders in industrial settings.
• Strong emotional intelligence to influence decision-makers and deliver a world-class experience.
• Proactive, adaptable self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport with ability to travel to Canada without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and timelines.
• Create and optimize job postings to reflect responsibilities; manage postings and candidate progress using SuccessFactors.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies leveraging Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools to attract top talent while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Screen candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements; participate in interviews and provide guidance on best practices.
• Advise hiring teams through the offer process, including compensation recommendations; coordinate pre-employment steps and onboarding.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Candidate experience

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusion

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SuccessFactors

Indeed

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Seeking a fixed term Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 6-8 month contract. Talent Acquisition Advisors are strategic partners who help build high-performing teams across Canada and the U.S. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end recruitment process with a strong focus on sourcing top talent, guiding hiring managers, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll combine smart strategies with strong execution to deliver results. From crafting compelling job postings to driving interviews and process improvements, you’ll bring expertise, energy, and accountability to every hire.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and timelines critical for successful recruitment
• Create and optimize job postings to accurately reflect responsibilities and attract qualified candidates; manage postings and candidate progress using SuccessFactors
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies leveraging Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools to attract top talent while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including early talent, veterans, and women in operations
• Screen candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements; participate in interviews and provide guidance on best practices and candidate feedback
• Advise hiring teams through the offer process, including compensation recommendations; coordinate pre-employment steps and ensure a smooth onboarding experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience recruiting for engineering, skilled trades, or front-line leaders working in industrial settings
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to influence decision-makers and deliver a world-class experience for both hiring managers and candidates
• Proactive, adaptable self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to change
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport with ability to travel to Canada without restrictions

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Testing

This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification
• Social Security Number verification

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).