Intern, Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance at Canadian National Railway

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 Risk Management & Insurance

This is a full-time summer internship that takes place from May 11, 2026 to August 28, 2026.

Job Summary

The intern will support both Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance functions, with a primary focus on process improvement and change management. The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Insurance team at CN is a small, high-impact group that supports senior leadership in managing corporate risk and ensuring the company maintains the necessary insurance coverage to operate safely and effectively across North America. We collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure CN is resilient in the face of operational challenges. A particularly exciting aspect of our work is our close collaboration with senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations that inform risk mitigation strategies and insurance planning at the executive level.

Major Responsibilities

• Analyzing current insurance and ERM processes and metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Gathering and trending performance data related to incidents (e.g., derailments) to support insurance discussions with underwriters.
• Assisting in documenting management controls and mitigations within CN’s Risk Register.
• Collaborating with various teams across CN to collect relevant data and insights that inform process enhancements.
• Setting up and organizing a SharePoint site to centralize ERM & Insurance documentation, tools, and resources—making it easier for senior leadership to access key risk information and updates.

Requirements

• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Applies critical thinking
• Communicates with impact
• Demonstrates active listening
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Knowledge of insurance and risk management
• Knowledge of economic principles and markets
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint)
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and Risk Register*

Education

• Working towards a degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

• Any experience for these above would be considered 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].

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