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Intern, HR Transformation
This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.
Job Summary
The Intern, Human Resources Project Management intern is responsible for supporting the HumanXperience project in Human Resources
Major Responsibilities
HR Targeted Operating Model (TOM) & Process Governance
Assist in the development and maintenance of project documentation, including governance of HR process taxonomy ensuring clear structure of process, systems and workflows
Support the analysis and validation of HR processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement
Support the updates and overall governance of the HR Target Operating Model (TOM)
Project & Team Support
Participate in project meetings, and proactively contribute to assigned activities
Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for key stakeholders
Help maintain shared team resources such as documentation templates and project folders
Support ad hoc research, benchmarking, or background analysis for project initiatives
Job Description Management
Inventory and assess the current set of job descriptions (JDs) to identify duplicates, gaps, or outdated content \
Review and align job description content to the new job architecture template
Assist in tracking progress of job description reviews across teams and functions
Support data entry and migration activities in the Job Profile Builder tool
HR Content Inventory & Cleanup
Conduct an inventory of HR content across platforms (SharePoint, ESS/MSS, HR portals)
Document content location, ownership, usage patterns, and update frequency
Identify outdated, redundant, or missing content
Assist in summarizing findings and making recommendations for content cleanup or migration
Requirements
Excellent project management skills
Excellent communication skills, including writing skills
Fluent in English and French
Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously
Ability to align with numerous stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Education
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a equivalent
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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