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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 cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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