CN offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive range of benefits. But there is more!

Training and Career Development

CN supports the development of skills and knowledge for its employees and offers many courses and training programs in a variety of fields including management, leadership and business skills, technical and job-specific skills, safety, computer skills, and language skills. In addition, we offer an educational financial assistance program, and for the very best, the chance at an EMBA.

Rewards and Recognition

CN believes in rewarding employees who make a tangible contribution to the company's success.

Compensation Strategy

At CN, we offer a competitive compensation package. We benchmark our salaries constantly on the external market, both in Canada and the US.

Moreover, we offer a wide selection of programs to our employees (please note: certain of these programs may only apply to specified employee groups - e.g., management, unionized employees, employees in Canada or in the US):

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
• Stock Options Plans
• Gainsharing (bonus for productivity improvements)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Car and Home Insurance
• Travel Card Privileges
• Employee Share Investment Plan 

Employee Share Investment Plan

The Employee Share Investment Plan gives employees the opportunity to buy CN shares through payroll deductions.  Plan participants also benefit from an additional contribution of 35% by the Company.

Participants choose a percentage, up to 10%, of their gross base salary and CN contributes 35 cents for every dollar contributed to their plan, up to 6% of their salary.

Participants may sell or withdraw the shares purchased with their contributions and the Company contributions at any time without penalty.   CN also pays for all share purchase fees on behalf of employees within the Plan.

By holding CN shares, participants have a right to attend to and vote at shareholders' meetings.  Participants will also be eligible to receive quarterly dividends as declared by the Company.

Employee Recognition

Most people welcome a word of thanks, a pat on the back, or other acknowledgment for an accomplishment or achievement.

The act of recognition is what builds appreciation and a sense of individual worth. It is what enhances the value of whatever reward is conveyed.

The President's Awards for Excellence have been created to formally recognize the outstanding achievements of CN employees.

Benefits

CN offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. The benefits an employee receives depend on several factors, including country of employment, employee status, position, etc. Below, we list some of the key programs and benefits offered by CN to its employees:

Flexible Benefits Plan (for management and non-unionized employees)

A flexible benefits plan recognizes that you are the best judge of what benefits you need throughout your working life. It is a package of benefit plans that offers you the flexibility to choose your benefits. Like traditional benefit programs, the plans help you cover health and dental expenses, protect your income if you are unable to work, and offer you and your family peace of mind in the event of death. What sets a flex program apart, however, is the flexibility it offers you to adjust the coverage above the minimum level to reflect your changing circumstances.

Unionized Employees Benefits Plans

The Unionized Employees Benefits Plans are negotiated through our various collective agreements, and include dental care, health care, vision and in some cases, life insurance.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

CN recognizes the importance of good health for employees and their families. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program includes counseling, support, critical incident support services, and referral services.

Pension Plans

In Canada, CN's Pension Plan forms part of the employees' financial safety net for retirement.

In the United States, employees may contribute to a 401(K) plan that helps them save for retirement.