Lead, Talent Acquisition Consultant - Calgary, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Lead, Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for full cycle recruitment while proactively working to ensure CN builds a diverse workforce.

The role coaches and develops a high performing and motivated talent acquisition team that is continuously striving to reach our hiring goals.

The incumbent is responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to come onboard by building and implementing sound hiring strategies and is part of a fast-paced and dynamic Talent Acquisition team.

Main Responsibilities

Leverage indepth knowledge of full cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques including job posting management, sourcing, conducting interviews, and offer extensions
Own full cycle recruitment of the Information and Technology (I&T) portfolio while actively coaching and training team members on recruitment best practices
Partner with leaders and the Talent Acquisition team to drive all hiring efforts and provide full lifecycle recruitment support for all opportunities
Train, coach, and mentor Talent Acquisition team members on hiring best practices and industry standards
Develop a deep understanding of CN's talent needs across different teams and groups
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with managers to understand their hiring needs while providing expertise on market trends and hiring recommendations
Work collaboratively with Team Leads and Managers at both the strategic and tactical levels to fulfill current and upcoming recruitment needs
Report on and track hiring progress and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a regular basis identifying trends and areas for improvement
Work towards building and maintaining strong talent pipelines for multiple, complex searches by leveraging numerous platforms
Collaborate and share knowledge and best practices with the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources (HR) teams
Ensure data integrity and accuracy through CN's internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Act as an ambassador within the Talent Acquisition team
Ensure that recruiting and hiring practices follow corporate policies and governmental regulations

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements:

Experience

Talent Acquisition

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Lead or similar HR role

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR) or equivalent + solid recruitment experience in high volume environments

Competencies

Collaborates with others and shares information
Provides recognition
Develops self and others
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Applies critical thinking
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Demonstrates active listening
Solves problems to create value
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of ATS or recruitment software
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong interviewing, negotiation, and closing skills
Asset : Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.

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.

As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S.

through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.