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Intern, AI and Data - Procurement & Supply Management Performance

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

Job Summary

The Intern, AI and Data - Procurement & Supply Management Performance is responsible for driving improvement in Procurement & Supply Management (P&SM) by evaluating, planning and implementing improvements in processes, data analysis and practices, as well as facilitating and coaching improvement teams within work units. The incumbent works with the P&SM groups to will support the identification, prioritization, and delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use cases aimed at enhancing procurement performance and operational efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, analyzing data, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions using AI technologies. In addition, the role involves a substantial communication and stakeholder management component including working closely with Senior Management.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the use cases requirements for P&SM across various areas including process automation opportunities and AI application delivering value to CN
• Maintain the pipeline of AI use cases and status of implementation in adherence to P&SM’s AI strategic roadmap. Provide regular updates to P&SM leadership and different stakeholders involved in the projects.
• Assist the Performance team in defining the data strategy to enable the different use case and the overall AI roadmap. Perform assessments utilizing analytical skills to identify process improvement opportunities, automation and AI applications.
• Work cross-functionally to design new processes and present business requirements based on process knowledge for technology implementations
• Introduce and sustain change across multiple initiatives in both the business and technology areas using a variety of change management and communication techniques
• Prepare supporting documents and materials for discussions with key stakeholders

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of process mapping techniques
• Strong knowledge of AI technologies and related data straegy
• Be an analytical thinker as well as business and technology savvy
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Act as a change agent to promote new ideas, processes, and tools
• Be agile and capable of supporting multiple teams
• Knowledge of systems such as Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Fieldglass and Ariba*
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*
• Knowledge of Indigenous landscape and culture*

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or equivalent*

• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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.

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