Public Works Manager -Bilingual

Canadian National Railway
Toronto, ON
Management
Posted 13 days ago

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. The incumbent negotiates and prepares agreements for construction, maintenance, and identifies responsibilities for associated projects. 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.Main ResponsibilitiesRailway Liaison· 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 coordinationTC - CN Rail Representative· 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 requiredSafety and Regulatory Compliance· 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 RegionWorking ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. RequirementsExperienceProject Management· Minimum 3 years experience in Project Managemento Experience dealing with federal, provincial, and municipal authoritieso Experience in managing employeeso Experience in facilitating meetings and presentationso Experience in negotiatingo Experience in track design reviewo Experience in engineering planning and design reviewEducation/Certification/Designation· 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 assetCompetencies· 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 changeTechnical Skills/Knowledge· 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 reviewsAbout CNCN 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. 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.