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Intern, Real Estate

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Intern, Real Estate

Homewood, IL

At CN, everydaybrings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environmentwhere you're part of making sure ourbusiness is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We welcome students who share theirideas, perspectives and understanding of newtechnologies withour teams. In return, we provide the opportunity towork on exciting projects with experienced collaborators who are happy to share their knowledge, all within a mutually-agreed to framework. Youwill be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture workingtogether as ONE TEAM. The opportunities we offer are meaningful because thework we do matters. Join us!

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Real Estate position in Homewood, IL from May - August 2025.

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Job Summary

The Intern, Real Estate is responsible for providing real estate support services to CN's United States (US) Real Estate, and as directed to CN's Canada (CA) Real Estate, under the direction of the Senior Manager, Real Estate.

Major Responsibilities

  • Research CN property ownership through the Company's Geographic Information System (GIS) and archived files, including maps, deeds, and other documents
  • Prepare contracts for property sales, the industry and CN track agreements, Crossing Agreements, and others as assigned
  • Input data in Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) for the aforementioned contracts
  • Deposit contract monies according to the organization's procedures
  • File contracts and other real estate documents as assigned
  • Address numerous US lease renewals, which include substantial funds due to CN

Requirements

  • Knowledge of and experience in real estate
  • Knowledge of computer systems to navigate through the property module in SAP and process real estate contract documents

Education

  • Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Economics and real estate experience

Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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About CN

CN is a world-class transportationleader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and tothe communities it serves, CNsafely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufacturedproducts, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connectingCanada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributingto community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed toprograms supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. AtCN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers,providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 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): Homewood, IL, USA
Job ID: CN-14547
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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