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Intern, Business Development (Customer Projects)
This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.
Job Summary
The Intern, Business Development will support various Business Development managers across the network to ensure the successful delivery of improved customer experience and revenue growth initiatives. More specifically, the intern will assist in the advancement of initiatives designed to bring new customer projects to market, faster. Liaising with all departments across CN and working directly with customers, the intern will gain business and technical experience in on the development of tools, processes, and platforms necessary to improve the customer’s experience, promote CN’s product offering, support revenue growth, promote safety and optimize efficiencies.
Main Responsibilities
Learn current Business Development process flow and perform critical assessment to identify opportunities for enhancement
Refine customer information packages to better align with customer needs
Work with our Corporate Marketing team to establish customer-facing material
Support the development of on siding agreements and the AFE development process
Complete research on key Business Development markets
Requirements
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Communicates with impact
Applies critical thinking
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Knowledge of process improvement and understanding of technology evolution and delivery
Interest in developing a product vision and translating ideas into business requirements
Experience with Microsoft Office
Education
Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, Supply Chain, or related field
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.
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