Market Analyst - 12 month Temporary Contract

Role overview

Tariff and contract management

• Establish rail movement market rates using CN pricing processes and playbooks.
• Coordinate pricing data processing and publication deadlines with Market Managers.
• Manage customer contracts, agreements, and renewals for Sales.
• Advise Account Managers and Accounting Representatives on customer disputes.
• Support strategic account plans, market strategy plans, and monitoring of commodity protections and disputes.

Research and costing

• Assess competition, costs, service requirements, and equipment availability across markets and modes.
• Study corridor pricing structures and modal competition; contribute to segment business and pricing strategies.
• Review segment scope and customer requirements; identify ways to improve CN's cost structure.
• Assist with Price Volume Mix Division analyses for major contract renewals.

Experience and education

• Requires 3–5 years of marketing experience and experience using Tableau and other data analysis tools.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent; equivalent practical experience, education, or training is considered.
• Transportation, supply chain, distribution, or logistics experience is an asset, not mandatory.

Technical skills and competencies

• Requires financial acumen, forecasting, financial analysis, Microsoft Office knowledge, and project management best practices.
• Ability to implement cloud-based systems is listed as a technical skill.
• French fluency is an asset, not mandatory; the posting separately says bilingual French/English is not required.
• The posting emphasizes AI literacy, data orientation, customer service, execution, planning, and coordination.

Working conditions

• Standard office environment with a Monday-to-Friday workweek; eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model.
• The role requires flexibility with workload, priorities, and established timelines.

Compensation and contract

• The role is a temporary 12-month contract.
• The posting lists a qualified rate of $74,200–$97,000 annually and states that pay will be per hour.