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Intern, Data Management

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CN

Intern, Data Management

Montreal, Canada

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit ofexcellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard,continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsiblerailroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first,acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for ouractions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity andcollaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for ourcustomers.
We welcome students aboard to join our team andplay a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy ontrack. Expect an exciting environment where you'll be encouraged to learn,grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work onpivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to shareyour perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. Thecareers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and getyour career moving!

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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Data Management position in Montreal, QC and Brampton, ON from May - August 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Data Management is responsible in ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and usability of our organization's data. The role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data collection, organization, and analysis, while working closely with a dynamic team of professionals. The position requires meticulous attention to detail and enthusiasm for data-driven insights which are key assets in contributing to the data management efforts. The incumbent works within the Data Services group across multiple areas such as Data Governance, Platforms, Development, Analytics and Science.
Major Responsibilities
• Analyze data with data profiling and visualization tools in order to identify issues and recommend improvement actions
• Design and build data pipelines and data quality rules to move and validate the data, as well as dashboards and metrics to monitor it
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to define, develop, and document detailed business, data, and governance requirements
• Participate as a member of the agile team focused on developing new capabilities, including daily scrums and sprint planning
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Data Developers, Product Owners, data Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Integration Managers and other stakeholders to deliver an end-to-end capability from concept to production deployment
Requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver message and ideas effectively to diverse audiences such as business, development, quality engineers and management stakeholders
• An interest for constantly exploring emerging technology such as Databricks, Tableau, Informatica, Cloud Platforms
• Familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps and Confluence
• Proficient with Excel, Visio, Structure Query Language (SQL), some reporting and analytical tools
• Understands Data Modelling concepts
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work independently, as well as part of a team
• Experience with technology project delivery and agile delivery methodology
• Prior experience with creating visualization such as Process and Data Flows
• Ability to produce data mapping between Source and Target Systems
• Ability to capture user stories and use cases
Education
• Currently enrolled in a relevant technology program such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology Management, Mathematics or Data Analytics
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 ourcustomers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwaveringcommitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers,and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 milliontons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughoutNorth America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Westerncoasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and itsaffiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable tradesince 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programssupporting 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 from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in 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 reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

Client-provided location(s): Montreal, QC, Canada; Brampton, ON, Canada
Job ID: CN-14995
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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