Job 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 Manager, Talent and Succession Planning is responsible for implementing talent development, succession planning strategy, and initiatives in the functions, ensuring alignment with the business strategy and CN Way. The role collaborates with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) to help strengthen the talent pipeline and assist with driving development initiatives identified for key talent through coaching and tracking. The position oversees the Talent Review process for specific client groups, including high potentials\' assessment, talent data analysis, and initiating actions accordingly.

Main Responsibilities

Talent Development

\xc2\xb7 Analyze and assess talent development needs for assigned client groups and collaborate with the appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure potential and diverse talent is developed and available across critical roles

\xc2\xb7 Apply strategic talent development solutions to continuously improve employee engagement, retention, assessment, motivation, and professional growth of identified talent as well as emerging leaders

\xc2\xb7 Implement talent assessment processes and interpret results to provide targeted feedback as well as communicate development plans where required

\xc2\xb7 Support, educate, and coach Managers and HRBP in their client group\'s talent development

\xc2\xb7 Facilitate and track resulting development activities to ensure traction and progress

Talent Review and Succession Planning

\xc2\xb7 Facilitate Talent Review and Succession Planning processes to assess talent, build succession plans, and identify necessary actions

\xc2\xb7 Facilitate the execution of identified actions from Talent Review in partnership with HRBP and functional leadership

\xc2\xb7 Direct the identification, assessment, and development of emerging and high potential employees in collaboration with HRBPs and functional leaders

\xc2\xb7 Support, guide, and cooperate with HRBPs and business leaders to take ownership for embedding talent management best practices, including assessment and talent calibration processes

\xc2\xb7 Assist and provide expertise to HRBP\'s and Talent Acquisition concerning fit assessment to critical role, panel interviews, and psychometric tests interpretations

Measurement and Systems

\xc2\xb7 Apply systems models, diagnostics, and data to analyze organizational talent trends and provide solutions, including all related diagnostic, prescriptive, and predictive talent analysis

\xc2\xb7 Partner with the HRBPs and Workforce Planning to design and develop functional reports and metrics that can analyze information to drive talent decisions, identify trends, and develop as well as implement talent processes improvements

\xc2\xb7 Support and collaborate on the implementation and functioning of talent and succession\'s related systems and modules

\xc2\xb7 Track metrics and monitor talent Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

\xc2\xb7 Trace and report on the conversion rates of internal talent for succession roles at all levels

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The position requires minimal travel (15%) across Canada and the United States (US). Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Talent and Succession Planning

\xc2\xb7 Between 5 to 8 years of experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or general Human Resources

o Experience in leveraging data to make informed decisions and plan accordingly

o Experience in using and interpreting psychometric tests as well as implementing high potential assessment

Education/Certification/Designation

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or equivalent

Master\'s Degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or Human Resources*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates agility and drives change

\xc2\xb7 Applies critical thinking

\xc2\xb7 Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

\xc2\xb7 Communicates with impact

\xc2\xb7 Collaborates with others and shares information

\xc2\xb7 Seeks and values all perspective

\xc2\xb7 Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion

\xc2\xb7 Solves problems to create value

\xc2\xb7 Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

\xc2\xb7 Project and time management

\xc2\xb7 Ability to analyse data and provide talent-related insights

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of best practices concerning talent management and development

\xc2\xb7 Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of different talent systems and available technologies on the market to integrate an end to end talent solutions

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.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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