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!
The Director of Integrated Talent Management is responsible for leading the foundational talent components, including performance management, succession planning, talent review, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies to align talent strategies, programs, and initiatives with the overall Human Resources (HR) strategy and organizational goals. The role engages with Business HR to continuously gather inputs and refine talent strategies, while working closely with Centers of Expertise (CoEs) to align individual talent programs (e.g., learning interventions and leadership development initiatives) with the integrated talent strategy and programs (e.g., culture, total rewards elements).
Provide strategic insights and data-driven analysis on succession planning to senior leadership, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the Board, facilitating informed decision-making on talent development and leadership continuity
Oversee the comprehensive succession plans, identifying critical talent gaps, designing targeted mitigation strategies, and tracking readiness Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure leadership pipeline strength
Evolve the Success Profiles for key roles, ensuring the criteria remain dynamic, relevant, and reflective of evolving business needs
Performance and Talent Management
Guide the design of performance management strategy, tools, and processes to support effective performance management in order to enhance the skills of managers and supervisors in performance management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Leadership
Set the strategic direction and objectives of the DEI, Talent Acquisition Strategy, and Integrated Talent Management teams, aligning them with broader CN HR strategy and vision
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.
Human Resources Talent Management
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
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.
