Expert, Future Leaders development (Indigenous)- EN

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Job Summary

The Expert, Indigenous Talent Development is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and deploying development program and solution offerings that foster the growth and advancement of Indigenous employees. This includes creating culturally relevant development opportunities that respect diverse career aspirations—whether employees seek growth, leadership roles, or fulfillment in their current positions. Moreover, the role focuses on enhancing job satisfaction, retention, and cultural safety by building programs that recognize contributions, support well‑being, and strengthen belonging, including conducting leadership assessments to evaluate new and potential leaders’ skillsets and enable the skill building and upskilling of their capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

Development Program Offerings, Design, and Development

• Conduct scoping analysis using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model and apply instructional design principles to program design and development
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and vendors to build learning journeys
• Curate and configure learning curriculums aligned to the program framework in the Learning Management System (LMS) before deploying to delivery team for implementation
• Establish learning objectives tied to evaluation measures to measure reaction, learning application, behaviour, Return on Investment (ROI) and metrics results
• Leverage the Centre of Excellence (COE) Learning and Development (L&D) to implement solutions that enhance Indigenous programs
• Maintain learning processes and training materials post‑implementation
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for program needs of targeted accelerated talent development
• Develop strategies to increase retention through analysis of data and annual stay interviews
• Create and handle career development initiatives such as mentorship, coaching and leadership programs tailored for Indigenous employees
• Facilitate leadership assessments and coordinate logistics
• Provide tools to coach identified future leaders on an ongoing basis
• Roll‑out initiatives for targeted accelerated talent development
• Support targeted talent in creating and monitoring their customized development plan

Continuous Improvement

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

Leadership Development, Talent Management or Learning and Development

Education / Certification / Designation

Competencies

Technical Skills / Knowledge

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN’s network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000‑mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest , most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don’t meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca .

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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