Intern, Early Careers Analyst

Intern, Early Careers Analyst

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!

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to CN’s Early Careers Strategy, specifically the structure and effectiveness of CN’s Internships—the foundation of our early talent pipeline.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, the Intern, Early Careers Analyst will analyze and evaluate key program components, including school partnerships, sponsorships, and recruitment events, to support CN in attracting more than 150 interns annually. The role combines strategic analysis, research, and hands-on support in executing high-impact initiatives that shape CN’s future talent landscape.

Main Responsibilities

Partnership & School Analysis

• Conducts a comprehensive review of school partners and academic programs that supply candidates for CN internships.
• Evaluates alignment between CN’s talent needs and the programs offered by partner institutions.

Sponsorship, Partnerships & Event Evaluation

• Reviews and assesses the performance and ROI of current sponsorships, partnerships, and campus initiatives.
• Evaluates recruitment events using metrics such as brand visibility, inclusion objectives, lead quality, and application conversion.

Strategic Recommendations

• Synthesizes findings into a proposed strategic framework aimed at optimizing CN’s Early Careers partnerships, investments, and campus engagement efforts.
• Presents recommendations that support long term program growth, inclusion goals, and talent outcomes.

Execution Support

• Collaborates with the Early Careers team to support ongoing implementation activities related to recruitment, branding, events, and partnership management.
• Assists with research, content development, reporting, and meeting preparation to advance the overall strategy.

Requirements

Experience

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize data.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities, including professional writing skills.
• Bilingual: fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Comfort using AI tools to support research, analysis, and productivity.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools or languages (Python, R, SQL) considered an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Analysis
• Talent Acquisition
• Program Evaluation
• School Partnerships
• Recruitment Event Management
• Data Synthesis
• Project Support
• Bilingual Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AI Tools Utilization