Intern, Bulk Market Analysis

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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 Analysis position in Edmonton, AB from May - Aug 2025.

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.

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