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

Job Summary

The Employee Experience intern is part of a team responsible for driving the employee experience at CN, through culture, engagement, recognition, onboarding and change management support.

Theinternwill support with organizational change management for projects such as the Montreal head office move to its new location as well as support the overall employee experience through improvements to processes such as onboarding as well as supporting initiatives related to CN’s culture, values and recognition mechanisms. The role requires collaboration with HR, Corporate Communications, and other key stakeholders to help achieve our objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy FAQ’s, PPT Presentations, Emails and other support resources as required, for initiatives such as the move to the future HQ

• Support the delivery of various communications through multiple channels (email, videos, and presentations, intranet site etc.) for initiatives related to employee onboarding as well as the deployment or reinforcement of CN’s culture, values and recognition activities

• Monitor and ensure that that all materials on the Employee Experience SharePoint page/sites are up to date, revising as necessary.

• Support internal events such as HR town halls.

Communication****s

• Support the development of communication across different deliverables

• Contribute to ensuring that creative and effective communication campaigns are delivered on time, with all approvals effectively managed.

• Develop key messages for campaigns and various channels

• Develop and send communications in both English and French.

• Ensure all our various media channels used by the team remain up to date and relevant by developing and updating our various SharePoint sites.

Education/Certification/Designation

• Currently studying in business administration, HR, Organizational Behaviour, Communications or similar fields.

Competencies

• Resourceful collaborator capable of building and cultivating relationships

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Well organized, self-starter, autonomous, creative

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, in both English and French

• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment

• Actively seek and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office tools (including Teams and SharePoint).

• High Digital Quotient – Ability to learn how to use digital tools quickly (e.g. creating and editing videos).

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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