Intern, Safety Systems

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, Safety Systems position in Montreal, QC from May - Aug 2025.

Job Summary

The Intern, Safety Systems is responsible for improving safety performance by augmenting CN’s reliance on Safety Information and Technology (I&T) as well as automating current safety processes. The incumbent explores various dimensions of workplace safety as well as learns and uses computer skills to improve CN safety programs. During the internship, the role receives the Manager’s guidance and expertise to ensure successful implementation of projects. The position uses initiative, drive for continuous improvement, and effective communication to ensure that the projects achieve the set objectives.

Major Responsibilities

• Support Data and I&T in ongoing large projects
• Help review safety process to identify opportunities for automation
• Support data migration activities
• Develop documentation to improve user experience
• Redesign CN’s Safety SharePoint Site*
• Compare the Safety site to other SharePoint sites to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement
• Complete stakeholder analysis to determine user needs
• Improve user experience based on information gathered

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge in one or more of the following softwares: Access, SharePoint, Enablon, Power BI*
• Knowledge of or interest in learning about Workplace Safety
• Applies analytical thinking
• Communicates with impact
• Ability to seek opportunities for continuous improvement
• Takes initiative
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, I&T 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].