Intern, Capital Planning & Management
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Intern, Capital Planning & Management
This is a full-time summer internship that will take place from May 11, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
Job Summary
The intern will support key functions within Capital Planning & Management, with a focus on capital planning, financial analysis, data integrity, reporting, process improvement and system administration. The internship aims to provide the student with hands-on experience in capital planning and financial management within a large, complex organization. The intern will gain exposure to multi-year capital strategy, financial modeling, and corporate governance processes.
Through this experience, the intern will develop practical experience with enterprise systems, financial analysis, and capital governance-preparing them for future roles in corporate finance.
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Major Responsibilities
- Assisting in the tracking and reconciliation of capital forecasts, helping with timely and accurate updates to project scorecards
- Contributing to the development and ongoing refinement of capital reporting views and dashboards for internal stakeholders
- Assisting in the redesign of business case templates and documentation standards, improving the clarity and consistency of capital project evaluations (alignment with capital evaluation criteria)
- Performing Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) calculations of growth projects to support project performance tracking and capital prioritization
- Assisting with governance and audit documentation related to capital projects
- Provides support for various ad hoc tasks related to capital management (e.g. network authorization, equipment pre-registration, etc.)
- Supporting the creation and implementation of a new upload and validation process for the capital plan in CN's enterprise project portfolio management system (EPPM), ensuring data integrity
- Participating in new release functionality review in the EPPM testing environment, ensuring proper operation prior to deployment in Production
Requirements
- Communicates with impact
- Solves problems using analytical thinking
- Planning and organizational skills
- Makes informed and timely decisions
- Tracks metrics and is accountable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience in data analytics & reporting
Education
- Working towards or having completed a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered an asset
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.
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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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