Intern, Enterprise Architecture (I&T)

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!

Intern, Enterprise Architecture (I&T)

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

Job Summary

The Intern, Enterprise Architecture is responsible for
supporting emerging technologies and innovation practices. The incumbent
researches the latest technology trends applicable to railroading and has the
opportunity to communicate trends and innovations to the larger CN I&T
community. The role is exposed to the fundamental workings of the railroad
across many business disciplines as well as to Research and Development
(R&D), architecture, and solution delivery best practices. The position is
performed within a team of experienced thought leaders and passionate
professionals that solve exciting enterprise challenges in a fun and
collaborative atmosphere. The exceptional breadth of exposure to numerous
opportunities from “classic” mainframe systems to the bleeding edge of
distributed Artificial Intelligence (AI), from telecom to finance and
everything in between provides a unique opportunity to understand the workings
of a large supply chain enabler.

Main Responsibilities

• Learn
  the key elements of railroading
• Research
  technology trends in the railroad and adjacent industries then document
  how they would be applied
• Prepare
  technical radars and reports for specific innovation topics
• Assess
  potential suppliers on their product and service offering, including both
  start-ups and market leaders
• Support
  the delivery of proof of concept and prototyping initiatives, including
  business cases, data gathering, and delivery planning
• Develop
  and execute innovative communication strategies for digital tools such as
  Yammer and SharePoint
• Create
  standard templates for research requests
• Shadow
  meetings with research partners and suppliers

Requirements

• Shows
  initiative and empowers others
• Identifies
  opportunities
• Solves
  problems using analytical thinking
• Inspires
  others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
• Collaborates
  with others
• Deals
  with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
• Knowledge
  of Scientific written communication and technology principles
• Knowledge
  of AI, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Computer
  Vision, advanced analytics, automation, and positioning technologies
• Knowledge
  of technologies and practices such as Optimizers, Unmanned Aircraft
  Systems (UAVs), wearables, extended reality, Blockchain, autonomous
  vehicles, digital twins, edge computing, control towers, data governance,
  and railroad operations*
• Advanced
  knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge
  of Teams and SharePoint

Education

• Working
  towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering,
  Mathematics, or Business

*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 [email protected].

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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