Intern, Human Resources Business Analysis

Canadian National Railway Company • Montreal • 17h ago

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, HR Business Analysis This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026. Job Summary The Intern, Human Resources Business Analysis intern is responsible for supporting the HumanXperience project in Human Resources Major Responsibilities Business Analysis Support · Assist the transformation team in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business needs to support process and technology changes · Support stakeholder meetings by capturing notes, organizing input, and assisting in the documentation of business requirements under guidance from the project team · Assist in the development and maintenance of project documentation, including business cases, requirements specifications, and process flows · Support the analysis and validation of business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement · Participate in project meetings, providing updates on assigned activities · Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for project stakeholders Internal Practices & Team Support · Contribute to improving how the transformation team organizes its work and manages knowledge · Help maintain shared team resources such as documentation templates and project folders · Support ad hoc research, benchmarking, or background analysis for project initiatives · Participate in continuous improvement discussions to enhance team collaboration tools and processes Job Descriptions Clean-Up · Contribute to the standardization and migration of job descriptions to the Job Profile Builder tool, ensuring data quality and alignment to the new framework · Inventory and assess the current set of job descriptions 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 Assessment · Support a content audit across HR digital platforms to identify what exists, where it lives, and what needs to be improved or retired · 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 an 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. As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Please monitor your email on a regular basis as communication to applicants is done via email.