Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Talent and Succession Planning position in Montreal, QC from May - Aug 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Talent and Succession Planning is responsible for assisting with the design, development, planning, and execution of CN’s Talent and Succession Planning initiatives, events, and special projects. The incumbent contributes to research, planning, and administration of talent and succession initiatives. Additionally, the position carries out logistical and administrative duties needed to support the launch of various initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement key Talent and Succession initiatives, including Human Resources (HR) Field, Learning, Corporate Communication, and business leaders
· Research and present for consideration cutting edge Talent and Succession topics, events, practices, and approaches
· Provide thought provoking and impactful ideas and opportunities
· Identify opportunities for increased recognition, visibility and development of enterprise and successor talent
· Assist with improving a quarterly talent scorecard
· Develop and analyze the outcomes of Talent and Succession surveys related to programs, events, and overall satisfaction with their employee experience
Requirements
· Promote diversity and equity
· Demonstrates active listening
· Demonstrates agility and drives change
· Innovates
· Applies critical thinking
· Communicates with Impact
· Collaborates with others and shares information
· Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
· Knowledge handling and analyzing data
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
· Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
· Knowledge of project management best practices
Education/Certification/Designation
· Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field