K-Advisor Strategic Partnership

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

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Note that there is a preferred candidate for this role.

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities and objectives of the Strategic Partnerships team. The role supports the effective operation of volunteer and donation platforms (Benevity), reporting and data management (Performind), payment processing (SAP), and program compliance for the Railroaders in the Community program and CN's donations and sponsorships.

Main Responsibilities

Railroaders in the Community

• Review and approve volunteer hours submitted through Spark
• Manage and promote volunteer opportunities
• Develop and coordinate program stories and feature content
• Support employee participation and engagement in community initiatives
• Manage program inboxes and respond to spontaneous inquiries
• Assist employees with Spark access, navigation, and account support
• Address general inquiries from employees and pensioners
• Support the preparation of financial and activity reports, as needed

Strategic Partnerships

• Maintain and distribute the Approved-to-Date report, including all donations and sponsorships
• Extract and prepare reports from SAP, Spark, Sponsorium, and other applicable systems, as requested by the Strategic Partnerships team
• Provide administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships team for the evaluation of donation and sponsorship funding requests
• Process invoices, new vendor requests, and other administrative tasks related to partnerships
• Provide logistical support for events and campaigns organized or sponsored by the Strategic Partnerships team

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role may require occasional availability during early mornings, evenings, or weekends to support community events or urgent program needs.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Skilled in reporting, data analysis, and payment processing
• Experience working cross-functionally with other departments and community partners
• Experience managing multiple short- and long-term projects concurrently
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Education/Certification/Designation

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in a related field*
• Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation
• Customer service
• Reading the environment
• Interpersonal flexibility

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Familiarity with Benevity giving and volunteering platforms
• Familiarity with Sponsorium platform or similar CRM
• Familiarity with SAP and reporting tools (e.g., Performind)
• Solid organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

Additional Information (If Any)

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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