The Manager Public Works is responsible for liaising between municipalities, road authorities, industry, general applicants responding to applications and requests in Eastern Canada. The incumbent negotiates and prepares agreements for construction, maintenance, and identifies responsibilities for associated projects. The role acts as CN's authority with Transport Canada (TC), attends general meetings, inspects and responds to notices, including general concerns. Moreover, the position provides support and direction pertaining to regulatory matters internally. The incumbent establishes processes and monitoring tools to address the new TC regulations, and ensures CN's compliance requirements for crossings.

·       Attend meetings and report new and existing crossings, grade separations, local safety concerns, anti-whistling, utility crossings, fencing, and industrial clients

·       Oversee public works agreements from draft to execution stages, as well as design reviews and ensure appropriate levels of project coordination

·       Attend field inspections with TC inspectors

·       Respond to inspection findings including additional TC inspections performed

·       Organize and assist local track forces in correcting discrepancies and respond to TC letters as required

·       Support the CN team by clarifying regulations and standard processes, address safety concerns and assist with public works components relating to engineering projects

·       Facilitate meetings with Design and Construction (D&C) Engineers, weekly meetings with Utility Coordinators and Public Works Officers as well as participate in weekly safety calls

·       Support external queries regarding processes and regulations from road authorities, engineering firms, and CN rail property neighbors

·       Perform crossing inspections in the field

·       Follow up with Track Supervisors concerning any findings in the field

·       Oversee utility crossing to review drawing submissions ensuring compliance to CN and regulatory standards, as well as issuance of permits for the Eastern Region

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires occasional travel (10%).

Requirements

Project Management

· Minimum 3 years experience in Project Management

o   Experience dealing with federal, provincial, and municipal authorities

o   Experience in managing employees

o   Experience in facilitating meetings and presentations

o   Experience in negotiating

o   Experience in track design review

o   Experience in engineering planning and design review

·       Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) certification*

·       Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

·       Sets direction and inspires others

·       Communicates with impact

·       Applies critical thinking

·       Demonstrates active listening

·       Solves problems to create value

·       Collaborates with others and shares information

·       Demonstrates agility and drives change

·       Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

·       Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP)*

·       Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

·       Experience in technical engineering reviews

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.