Intern, Talent and Succession Planning

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

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

Job Summary

The Intern, Talent and Succession Planning is responsible for assisting with the design, development, planning, and execution of CN's Talent and Succession Planning initiatives, events, and special projects. The incumbent contributes to research, planning, and administration of talent and succession initiatives. Additionally, the position carries out logistical and administrative duties needed to support the launch of various initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement key Talent and Succession initiatives, including Human Resources (HR) Field, Learning, Corporate Communication, and business leaders

· Research and present for consideration cutting edge Talent and Succession topics, events, practices, and approaches

· Provide thought provoking and impactful ideas and opportunities

· Identify opportunities for increased recognition, visibility and development of enterprise and successor talent

· Assist with improving a quarterly talent scorecard

· Develop and analyze the outcomes of Talent and Succession surveys related to programs, events, and overall satisfaction with their employee experience

Requirements

· Promote diversity and equity

· Demonstrates active listening

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Innovates

· Applies critical thinking

· Communicates with Impact

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Ability to work with and maintain confidential information

· Knowledge handling and analyzing data

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

· Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

· Knowledge of project management best practices

Education/Certification/Designation

· Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field

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 an 18,800-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 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.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.