Advisor, Talent Acquisition

 Reference Number : 705 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $77,112 - $95,256

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 03/10/2025

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. 

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 Advisor, you become the face of the company for candidates. Your mission will be to find top managers and professionals 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 Advisor 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.

Concretely, you will have to:

• Work closely with managers to ensure that the requirements and expectations of the position are clearly defined. With your solid understanding of market trends and talent gaps, you will become a trusted advisor who can help them develop strategic talent search plans;
• Develop candidate search strategies using social media, different recruitment sites and other sources to attract the best talent. Proactively, identify candidates and make solicitation calls;
• Perform the full staffing process in collaboration (create attractive and dynamic job postings, screen resumes, conduct candidate searches, perform pre-selection, and participate in face to face interviews with managers upon request);
• Manage active candidates throughout the recruitment process through effective communication to ensure a positive candidate experience;
• Develop salary recommendations, make offers and all administrative tasks related to hiring.

Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of recruitment experience in hiring managers and professionals
• Experience with recruitment systems - ATS such as SuccessFactors (an asset)
• Experience with search tools (LinkedIn and other social media platforms)
• Expertise in using Insight (LinkedIn) to deliver comprehensive labor market analyse
• Proficiency in MS Office and Teams
• Experience with recruiting hard-to-find resources
• Expertise in sourcing top talent, including extensive experience in finding passive candidates on various platforms and social media
• Collaborative team approach, while focused on customer service and results
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle changing needs
• Excellent consultative skills, understanding client needs and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a changing environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple functions and manage time effectively.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!