Specialist Talent Acquisition

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Description

At VIA Rail Canada, our mission is to reimagine the Canadian journey by creating smarter ways to travel. VIA Rail is a major Canadian player in the transport industry and strongly believes that travel should be an easy, sustainable and enjoyable experience that meets the individual needs and preferences of today’s and tomorrow’s passengers. In the spirit of transformation, our values of innovation, trust and agility are even more important and guide all our actions.

With a culture focused on customer satisfaction, VIA Rail Canada is committed to finding the best talent to carry out its mission and ambitious projects. We’ll be relying on you to help us succeed.

When you join us as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you become the face of the company for candidates. Your mission will be to find the best candidates for unionized positions, either for trades and customer service positions who can continuously uphold the vision of the company; to be a smarter, safer and more sustainable way to move people. To do this, we’re trusting you with our reputation and employment branding.

As part of a strong team reporting to the Manager, Employee Experience Center, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will face challenges on a daily basis, all while offering superior service to our partners and candidates so that they feel confident, capable and supported. Working at VIA Rail Canada means joining a major company that proudly serves Canadians and a committed team where teamwork and a good attitude are key. If you’re up to the challenge, we’d like to meet you.

In Concrete Terms, You Will

• Meet with managers to identify the profile of ideal candidates;
• Prepare attractive, compelling job postings;
• Use your creativity to find the best talents;
• Use search strategies that make the most of social media;
• Screen candidates;
• Conduct phone interviews and give selection tests;
• Organize and conduct face-to-face interviews with managers;
• Submit job offers;
• Perform all administrative tasks related to the recruitment process;
• Represent the company at job fairs (in person and virtual);
• Provide support to the Advisor, Talent Acquisition for professional positions in regard to screen resumes and phone interviews (as needed).
  

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field or any combination of experience and studies deemed equivalent may be considered;
• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, preferably in an unionized environment;
• Experience with recruitment systems (CV Manager, Taleo or any other ATSs) and other search tools (LinkedIn and other social media platforms);
• A fully bilingual level of French and English (spoken and written).
• Collaborative team approach, while focused on customer service and results;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships;
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple functions and manage time efficiently;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment dealing with change and continuously shifting requirements;
• Excellent consultative skills, understanding the client’s need and ability to solve problems;
• Be available to travel occasionally.
  

The Advantages Of Working For VIA Rail

• A workplace who fosters health and well-being for all our employees;
• A wide range of health and wellness benefits for you and your family, including an unlimited access to a telemedicine service.
  

Conditions Of Employment

• VIA Rail is committed to protecting the health and providing a safe environment for its employees and customers. Therefore, in accordance with current policy, VIA Rail requires that all members of its staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof as a condition of employment.