Intern, Occupational Health Services

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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Occupational Health Services position in Montreal, QC from May - Aug 2025.

Job Summary

The Intern, Occupational Health Services is responsible for assisting the Disability Management team within the Occupational Health Service (OHS) department to support initiatives that help employees with disabilities stay at work or return to work after illness or injury. The role involves learning about workplace accommodations, health and safety regulations, and the intersection of healthcare and employee rights.

Major Responsibilities

• Handle administrative duties related to scheduling pre-employment medical examinations with an external provider and ensure timely receipt of completed reports, escalating issues when necessary
• Collaborate with the OHS coordinator to pull data and manage confidential medical records
• Coordinate updates regarding claims and disability cases with the insurance provider
• Oversee the OHS general inbox to triage and distribute incoming OHS workload to the assigned nurse case manager

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• A strong interest in workplace health, disability management, and employee well-being

Education

• Currently enrollment in or a recent graduate of a Degree in Occupational Health, Human Resources, Healthcare Management, or related fields

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 a 19,500 mile rail 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, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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 from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in 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 reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

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