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 Director, Compensation Strategyis responsible for defining,leading and implementing the development of the compensation strategy for unionized and non-unionized employees for CN and subsidiaries. The incumbent oversees the development and delivery of initiatives designed to further improve and enhance CN’s compensation offerings, in line with the business priorities.
Stay up to date on trends, leading practices and research on compensation,
short- and long-term incentives, and leaves
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
Handle and mentor direct reports including day-to-day people management responsibilities, and ensure the team collaborates effectively and maintainsstrong performance and results (e.g., meets expected Key Performance Objectives (KPOs), Kep Performance Indicators (KPIs))
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal travel (10%) within North America. Due to nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to work in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines to ensure executive and board-level deliverables, handle pressure, and stress.
Minimum 10 years of experience in overseeing compensation functions, including base pay, incentive pay, executive compensation, and related areas
Experience in designing and implementing programs, including vendor negotiation, budget analysis, and staff training
Education/Certification/Designation
Technical Skills/Knowledge
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.
