At CN,everydaybrings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment whereyou’repart of making sure our business is running optimally andsafely―helpingkeep 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.Joinus! **Job Summary** The Director of Integrated Talent Managementis responsible forleading the foundational talent components, including performance management, succession planning, talent review, andDiversity,Equity, andInclusion (DEI) strategies to align talent strategies, programs, and initiatives with the overallHuman 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). **Main** **Responsibilities** SuccessionPlanning + Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive talent review and succession planning framework to ensure alignment with organizationalobjectivesand leadership needs + Provide strategic insights and data-driven analysis on succession planning to senior leadership, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the Board,facilitatinginformed decision-making on talent development and leadership continuity + Leadtalent calibration sessions for senior leadership (Grade 5 and above), ensuring consistent evaluation and alignment of top talent against future organizational requirements + Oversee thecomprehensive succession plans,identifyingcritical talent gaps, designing targeted mitigation strategies, and tracking readinessKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)to ensure leadership pipeline strength + Partner with HR leadership teams to provide expert coaching and guidance on the effective roll-out of succession initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and leadership expectations + Evolve the Success Profiles for key roles, ensuring the criteriaremaindynamic, relevant, and reflective of evolving business needs + Oversee the design and implement career paths for key roles within the organization, fostering long-term career growth and retention while aligning with organizationalsuccession priorities + Align with Business HR on workforce planning to proactively build a talent pipeline and design tailored workforce strategies + Drive the design of tools and processes to support effective and efficient talent acquisition + Be accountable for integrating talent acquisition strategies with succession planning toidentifyand prepare internal candidates for future leadership roles + Maintain clear and proactive communication with leadership and stakeholdersregardingthe progress, impact, and needs of talent acquisition strategy PerformanceandTalent Management + Drive the analysis and optimization efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of talent management processes, ensuring that all talent management activities provide measurable benefits + Guide the design of performance management strategy, tools, and processes to support effective performance managementin order toenhance the skills of managers and supervisors in performance management + Ensure that all talent management strategies and programs contribute to a positive and engaging employee experience + Play a key role inCoEday to ensure integration of talent strategies across business lines and between HR functional groups Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Leadership + Oversee the development of a comprehensive DEI strategy ensuring it is integrated into all aspects of talent management and organizational practices + Ensure leadership buy-in for DEI prioritiesand provide guidance to BusinessHR on driving them + Provide oversight and governance of Employee Resource Groups to ensure alignment with DEI strategy + Lead the Inclusion Council, driving its agenda and initiatives, and advocate for policies and practices that supportDEI + Oversee the implementation of DEI initiatives and events + Track and report on DEI progress to HR Leadershipregularly + Set the strategic direction andobjectivesof the DEI, Talent Acquisition Strategy, and Integrated Talent Management teams, aligning them with broader CN HR strategy and vision Team + Manage and mentor direct reports including day-to-day people management responsibilities, and ensure the team collaborates effectively andmaintainssuperior performance and results + Providestrategic guidance on addressing and resolving any issues or challenges that mayimpactthe effectiveness of talent management efforts + Lead the deployment strategies and timelines for talent solutions, programs, or policies designed by theCoE + Be accountable for ensuring processes, tools, and knowledge articles are up to date + Oversee and ensure the resolution of complex cases escalated from People Services 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 **Human Resources Talent Management** + Minimum 15 years of experience in Talent Management + Proventrack recordof implementing integrated talent management solutions, driving cultural change + Experience in metrics-driven environments and methods used to set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) + Demonstratedtrack recordof building high-performing teams + Experience partnering effectively with multiple stakeholders Education/Certification/Designation + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent + Member of a Professional Order such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)* *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset Competencies + Knows the business and stays current on industry needs + Demonstrates agility and drives change + Collaborates with others and shares information + Promotes diversity and equity + Sets direction and inspires others + Communicates with impact + Demonstrates active listening + Identifiesneeds and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders TechnicalSkills/Knowledge + Advanced knowledge of MicrosoftOffice(Excel, PowerPoint, Word) + 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 a19,500 milerail 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,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.