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Job Summary

The Officer, Public Works is responsible for providing support with regulations. The role liaises with municipalities, as well as internal and external stakeholders, including Engineering, Public Relations, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure that changes in regulations are efficiently implemented. The incumbent acts as the first point of contact for Transport Canada (TC) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for inspections, safety improvement programs, and all aspects related to level crossings in their respective region. The role handles projects and coordinates the successful completion of new crossing requirements by communicating with Signals and Communications (S&C) and negotiating agreements with road authorities.

Main Responsibilities
Program and Contract Management

Handle and coordinate FRA and TC funded programs such as at-grade crossing programs

Coordinate and run recoverable projects with road authorities (i.e. at-grade crossing widening and reconstructions)

Negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that CN's interests are protected and minimize financial exposure

Collaborate with external stakeholders to formalize agreements into contracts

Adjust contracts to reflect project specifications

Act as the Company's representative at meetings with municipalities, states and regions, road authorities as well as the FRA and TC to review safety at crossings

Municipality Management

Review plans for municipality roads and intersection improvement projects in proximity of a railway crossing in order to meet engineering and regulatory standards

Lead municipal processes to facilitate crossing rehabilitation programs initiated by the organization, prepare estimates, and work with municipalities

Work with the Track Supervisors to establish recoverable and non-recoverable crossings

Collaborate with municipalities and ensure that recoverable costs are billed and paid for in order for crossings to be refurbished

Conduct safety audits of public, private, and farm crossings and liaise with road authorities, owners, and CN's Engineering Officers to ensure deficiencies are corrected

Whistle Warning Management

Handle anti-whistling applications by overseeing the process with municipalities, following requests to remove locomotives' whistles

Audit and settle if it is possible to remove whistles

Find solutions to ensure safety at crossings

Work with municipalities to ensure implementation and recoverable costs are paid

Coordinate fencing applications to resolve trespassing issues

Audit and Deficiencies Operations

Carry out FRA and TC audits to ensure that requirements and rules are met

Notify and inform appropriate individuals when deficiencies are identified

Respond and monitor Regulatory Deficiency Notices and ensure responses within time allowance

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) to construction sites within the region Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements
Experience

Civil Engineering

Minimum 2 years of experience in civil engineering

o Experience in engineering drawing reviews

o Experience working in a public projects' environment

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Any education for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

Considers ESG principles in all operations

Collaborates with others and shares information

Communicates with impact

Sets direction and inspires others

Applies critical thinking

Solves problems to create value

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Technical knowledge and writing skills

Knowledge of railroad field operations

Ability to review engineering drawings and memos

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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