Intern, Strategic Partnerships

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, Strategic Partnerships position in Montreal, QC  from May – Aug 2025

Job Summary

The Intern, Strategic Partnerships is responsible for working with the Strategic Partnerships to support the activation of partnerships (e. g. everything that occurs after a donation or sponsorship is approved and processed).

Major Responsibilities

· Support the activation of major event partnerships (e.g., Montréal en Lumière, Hockey Helps the Homeless, CN Cycle for CHEO) by facilitating participant recruitment and tracking and employee engagement activities

· Support for the launch of CN’s future flagship cause

· Provide administrative support including the preparation of letters to accompany donation cheques

· Provide process and policy support including the preparation of tools to improve efficiencies for the evaluation and execution of charitable partnerships

· Work with promotion item suppliers to identify appropriate swag for events

· Develop digital tools (e.g., templates, forms) to facilitate the recruitment of employees for sponsored events Requirements

· Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

· The role requires the ability to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress

· Fluency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Education

· Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Management or Human Resources Management

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

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 [email protected].

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. 

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