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We Aspire to Build
A Workforce That Reflects
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Military Veterans and Reservists Make Great Railroaders

With a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and responsibility, the railroad industry aligns closely with the values and skills honed during military service. As a veteran or reservist, you bring a wealth of experience in leadership, safety, problem-solving, and adaptability—qualities that are highly valued in rail operations.

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Your Military Skills and Service Translate to The Railroad Industry

Whether you’re applying your technical expertise or ready to take on a leadership role, a career in rail offers opportunities for growth, stability, and the chance to make an impact on powering the North American economy. Discover opportunities compatible with your military skills and service and find your next career journey with CN.

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Military Employee Resource Group

CN aspires to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) is dedicated to providing opportunities for professional development, networking and internal discussions on issues important to our veteran communities.

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MAY 17, 2024 Military Service and Railroading Are All in the Family Father and son CN railroaders proudly work and serve together Read More

NOV 23, 2023 Making a Career as a Train Conductor Drummon Lyons offers a snapshot of what it's like to work as a CN conductor Read More

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Our Values

We are on a journey to build the premier railway of the future. Our success as a company is driven by our values and the role we play in the lives of our employees, our customers and our communities.

We care about each other

WE CARE ABOUT
EACH OTHER

We put safety first, and treat our colleagues, communities and stakeholders with respect.

We Strive for Excellence

WE STRIVE FOR
EXCELLENCE

We do our jobs to the highest standard and innovate to build the railroad of the future.

We Succeed Together

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TOGETHER

We collaborate with different groups, within and outside our industry, to deliver sustainably for our customers.

We Lead Responsibly

WE LEAD RESPONSIBLY

We act with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for our impact.

CN is Proud to be Recognized as a Top Employer Year After Year

Not only to do these notable distinctions reaffirm our efforts to be a leading company, community partner and employer, but they energize us to keep on pushing forward to make CN even better.

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