Specialist Talent Acquisition Programs and Governance

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.   PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Specialist, Talent Acquisition Programs & Governance plays a key role in building scalable, high-impact recruiting programs that strengthen talent pipelines and elevate hiring outcomes. This role focuses on designing and optimizing programs across key channels (early talent, diversity, military, and referrals), driving continuous improvement in recruiting processes, and embedding best practices through governance, validation, and training. The Specialist ensures consistency, quality, and a strong candidate experience by defining standards, measuring effectiveness, and enabling recruiters and leaders to execute with excellence.   POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Design, implement, and continuously improve talent pipeline programs to increase candidate flow across critical channels (early talent, diversity, military, referrals) Establish and validate recruiting processes, ensuring alignment to best practices, compliance, and a consistent candidate experience Develop and deliver training, tools, and job aids to build recruiter capability and reinforce standardized processes Partner with HR and business leaders to identify pipeline needs and translate them into scalable programs and sourcing strategies Lead and optimize campus, career fair, and outreach strategies to strengthen employer brand and talent conversion Govern and enhance the employee referral program to drive quality hires Analyze recruitment workflows, metrics, and outcomes to identify gaps and implement data-driven improvements Define, maintain, and communicate TA standards, policies, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and transparency   POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Post-secondary education in a related field 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, program design, or recruiting operations Experience in high-volume, union and non-union environments Strong program management and process improvement skills Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across HR and business teams Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and ATS platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors) Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience delivering training Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment   WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program   PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:   Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Driver’s license verification and driving history Passport verification   BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.   Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.   CULTURE OF INCLUSION: For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).   Req ID: 106006 Department: Human Resources Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: 10-20% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External   #LI-ONSITE #LI-MB