Meaningful Opportunities
for Indigenous Talent
Welcoming Indigenous Talent to CN
CN is committed to creating lasting careers for Indigenous talent. Whether you’re looking for corporate opportunities, hands-on roles in rail operations, or internships to get your career moving – CN looks forward to welcoming you and supporting you at every step of the journey.
From Community to Campus – Lisa’s Journey
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Lisa's journey





Follow Lisa’s journey into the world of rail, from her Community of Witset First Nation in BC to CN's Campus in Winnipeg, MB.

Learn more about the application process for positions at CN, what to expect when arriving for paid training at Campus, what a career in railway operations entails.

Lisa’s journey is one of many Indigenous experiences that shape our culture and strengthen our ties. CN continuously looks forward to welcoming Indigenous talent to our organization and supporting their long-term careers.

Building Lasting Ties
CN supports the career progression of Indigenous talent who self identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples in Canada. Through this initiative, CN is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples within its workforce in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Welcoming Indigenous Talent to CN
CN is committed to creating lasting careers for Indigenous talent. Whether you’re looking for corporate opportunities, hands-on roles in railway operations, or internships to get your career moving – CN looks forward to welcoming you aboard and supporting you at every step of the journey.

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Operations

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Corporate

Conductors and Train Crews
Building Lasting Ties
CN supports the career progression of Indigenous talent who self identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, CN is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples within its workforce in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Key Operating Roles   Interview Guidance   How to apply    Being Selected

CN's Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP)
CN's IRAP is driven by a commitment to building respectful, sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with all Indigenous Peoples, while ensuring service to our customers. Ultimately, the overarching goal is to be recognized for the strength of these relationships by Indigenous communities, as well as key stakeholders, including customers and governments. This IRAP provides a pathway to achieving this vision in meaningful and authentic ways.
Indigenous Employee Resource Group (ERG)
The Indigenous ERG is a safe space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees to share, learn, and grow together around the unique recognitions, relationships and histories that Indigenous Peoples hold. The ERG's mission is to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace by bringing together employees who are passionate about Indigenous Peoples within both CN and the communities we serve.
Top Employer, Year After Year
These notable distinctions reaffirm our efforts to be a leading company, community partner, and employer – and they encourage us to keep on pushing forward to make CN an even better place to work, grow, and thrive.

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