Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for handling the ongoing contract and pricing management requirements of the business unit. The incumbent works in a group environment and is flexible to workload requirements. The role ensures contract management and strategic marketing initiatives.
Tariff and Contract Management
Research
Costing
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 incumbent must be flexible to workload requirements. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Marketing
* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Specialist Marketing
Req Id:
1020
Job Location:
Brampton - ON
Business Unit:
Commercial
Highest Level Division:
Intermodal & Automotive
Posting Start Date:
10/5/26
Posting End Date:
19/10/2026 11:59PM EST
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No
Qualified Rate: $ 74200 - 97000 Per hour
Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work that we do matters. Every day, our team of dedicated railroaders power the North American economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence.
If you enjoy hands-on tasks, working outdoors, and have a safety-first mindset, a career in railway operations might be right for you. With fresh challenges, paid training, and a host of great benefits - a career at CN means work that makes a true difference in the lives of people.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for handling the ongoing contract and pricing management requirements of the business unit. The incumbent works in a group environment and is flexible to workload requirements. The role ensures contract management and strategic marketing initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
Tariff and Contract Management
- Establish market rates for rail movements following CN Pricing process and CN Playbook
- Work with the Market Managers to ensure pricing data is processed on time to meet deadlines established for publications
- Review and manage customer contracts, and agreements or renewals for the Sales department
- Provide guidance to Account Managers and Accounting Representative on customer disputes
- Assist in completing the strategic account plan for national customers and market strategy plans for Market Managers
- Stay current with protections and disputes for your commodities
Research
- Assess market and modal competition, costs, service requirements and equipment availability
- Undertake studies related to corridor pricing structure and modal competition
- Contribute to segment business and pricing strategies
- Review nature and scope of segment as well as customer requirements
Costing
- Improve CN's cost structure
- Assist the Market Manager with the creation of Price Volume Mix Division (PVMD) for major contract renewals
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 incumbent must be flexible to workload requirements. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Experience
Marketing
- Between 3 to 5 years of marketing experience
- Experience in using Tableau and other data analysis tools
- Previous experience in transportation, supply chain management, distribution, and logistics*
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education or training will be considered.
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- AI Literacy and data orientation
- Customer service
- High-Impact Execution
- Planning
- Coordination
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Financial acumen and ability to forecast and conduct financial analysis
- Ability to implement new cloud-based systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of project management best practices
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French*)
* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
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 cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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