Public Works Officer (Bilingual)

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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

Whistle Warning Management

Audit and Deficiencies Operations

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

o Experience in engineering drawing reviews

o Experience working in a public projects’ environment

Education / Certification / Designation

Competencies

Technical Skills / Knowledge

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.

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 from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in 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 reach out to our team at [email protected].

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