Intern, Third Party Risk Management
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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!
Intern, Third Party Risk Management
This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11,2026, until August 28, 2026.
Job Summary
The Intern, Third-party Risk Management is responsiblefor supporting Procurement & Supply Management's (P&SM's) riskmanagement strategy by identifying supplier risk and executing on the riskmanagement strategy. The incumbent works with the P&SM groups andthird-party tools to identify risk, monitor suppliers and implement duediligence processes, including mitigation plans if required. In addition, therole involves a substantial communication and stakeholder management componentincluding working closely with Senior Management.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in the onboarding and risk assessment of new suppliers, including due diligence checks and documentation review.
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of third-party risk management tools and databases.
- Help monitor supplier compliance with sustainability, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Participate in supplier segmentation and risk categorization based on business impact and risk exposure.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Sustainability, IT Security) to gather and validate supplier risk data.
- Contribute to the development of supplier scorecards and performance tracking metrics.
- Research industry best practices and emerging trends in third-party risk and sustainable procurement.
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal reviews and stakeholder communications. Prepare supporting documents and materials for discussions with key stakeholders.
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Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of supply chain risk management
- Be an analytical thinker as well as business and technology savvy
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Act as a change agent to promote new ideas, processes, and tools
- Be agile and capable of supporting multiple teams
- Knowledge of systems such as Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint,
- Smartsheet, Fieldglass and Ariba
- Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
Education
- Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Risk Management or a related field
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for theseabove would be considered as 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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