CN Looking for Intern, Safety Systems at Canada Full Time

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We welcome students who share their ideas, perspectives and understanding of new technologies with our teams. In return, we provide the opportunity to work on exciting projects with experienced collaborators who are happy to share their knowledge, all within a mutually-agreed to framework. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The opportunities we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Safety Systems position in Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON, or Edmonton, AB from May – August 2024.

Job Summary

The Intern, Safety Systems is responsible for supporting the improvement of CN’s Hazard Prevention Program and the digitization of its Job Hazard Assessments. The incumbent explores various dimensions of workplace safety and applies field experience acquired during their internship to improve CN safety programs. During the internship, the role receives the Manager’s guidance and expertise to ensure successful implementation of projects. The position uses initiative, focuses on continuous improvement, and effective communication to ensure that the projects achieve the set objectives.

Major Responsibilities

• Design a Hazard Prevention Program (HPP) data repository using Excel

• Migrate CN’s Job Hazard Assessments (JHA) into Enablon

• Link JHAs to corresponding injuries and accidents

• Develop tracking mechanisms to show progress of the Hazard Prevention Program

• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to present audit results and trends for senior managers

• Support the preparation of a job hazard assessment

• Participate in an integrated health, safety, and environment audit

• Participate in a health and safety committee meeting

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Knowledge of or interest in learning about Workplace Safety and Job Hazard Assessment

• Applies analytical thinking

• Communicates with impact

• Ability to seek opportunities for continuous improvement

• Takes initiative

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Safety Management, or Sciences or a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

*Any experience/edcation/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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.