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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Bulk Market Analyst position in Calgary, AB from May – August 2024.
Job Summary
The Intern, Bulk Market Analyst is responsible for assisting the Sales and Marketing team by gaining an understanding of customer needs through market research, traffic flow and corridor analysis. The position assists with commodities market research for Sales and Marketing activities to help establish new business opportunities. The incumbent supports a team whose goal is to grow CN’s profitability and reach, deepen its strategic position, in addition to growing its contribution by expanding market share to generate revenue and volume growth.
Major Responsibilities
- Review the nature and scope of different bulk commodities and customer requirements
- Assess market and modal competition, service requirements and equipment availability
- Undertake research related to corridor pricing structure and modal competition
- Assist in gathering and compilation of market data
- Work closely with other members of the team to assess business opportunities
Requirements
- Take initiative and work autonomously making sound judgments and accepting responsibility
- Applies critical thinking
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle workload efficiently
- Curiosity for new knowledge and understanding of CN’s rail network
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders
- Time and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of confidentiality and ethics
Education
- Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, or equivalent
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, 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.
Benefits:
Childcare, Flexible Schedules, Healthcare On Site, Paid Holidays, Professional Development, Retirement / Pension Plans, Vacation/paid time off
About the Company:
Canadian National Railway Company
CN (Canadian National Railway Company) is a North American transportation and logistics leader. CN spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico and has undergone a remarkable transformation, from a rail company to a continental rail powerhouse.
For more than 100 years, CN has connected communities, households and people by delivering goods and services across Canada and the U.S. From the generations of railroading families who have built our legacy, to new employees who make up the fabric of a diverse, innovative and evolving workforce, our people are key to building CN’s sustainable and successful future.
CN’s business model – anchored on disciplined operational execution and intense asset utilization – puts the Company at the fore of the rail industry. The next step in CN’s journey is to become a true supply chain enabler through collaboration, innovation, continued productivity gains, and developing an exceptional environment in the workplace.
We are an engaged corporate citizen, committed to the safety of our employees, customers and the public. CN offers prospective employees a range of rewarding union and management job opportunities. The company employs locomotive engineers and train conductors, mechanics, welders, labourers, dispatchers, electricians, clerks, construction managers, civil engineers, accountants, marketing and IT specialists and many more professionals.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
Founded:
1919
Website:
https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/