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Please note that this is a 4 month contract.
Job Summary

The assistant, Geotechnical is responsible for providing support to the Senior Manager, Geotechnical. The role is accountable for coordination and support of geotechnical projects including developing tender documents and supervising contractors and consultants on the project from initial conception to completion. Additionally, the position may require support for emergency response to service interruption linked with geohazards and coordinates service with internal departments and external engineering consultants, as well as financial budgetary control.

Major Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination of internal and external capital, special capital, and operating expenditure projects

Oversee construction activities in the field to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with CN standards

Audit active construction sites and validate that employees and contractors are observing safe and proper work practices and review new safety flashes with the team

Handle projects with both internal and external stakeholders

Contribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates for projects

Handle internal stakeholders to ensure that projects meet requirements by using appropriate resources

Ensure that projects are completed within established timelines as defined with internal stakeholders

Create, follow, and adhere to estimates to be contained within budget envelopes

Collaborate with the internal Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, Signals and Communication, and all other internal teams to ensure that projects are meeting the established milestones

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather and environmental conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role is subject to calls at any time to respond to critical incidences. The incumbent must be able to work at potentially hazardous sites including completing inspections from helicopters, steep rock slopes and slippery soil slopes involving significant walking and driving. The role requires regular travel (50%) in Canada for field inspections of sites and maintenance programs, including stays away from home to remote and mountain areas. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint)

Ability to work weekends and after-hours when necessary

Ability to travel for field inspections and maintenance programs

Ability to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress

Ability to work in potentially hazardous sites including inspections from helicopters, steep rock, and slippery soil slopes

Must be able to drive for extended periods of time

Ability to handle out of town work, roughly 50% of regular duty

Proficient in drafting and hand sketches to communicate solutions to engineering problems

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database management

Knowledge of geotechnical techniques and natural hazards

Education

Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum of 3 years completed) with a focus in Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering

Civil Engineering courses such as Geotechnical, Project Management, and Engineering Drafting

Valid Driver's License

Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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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