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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 is responsible for reviewing drawings, negotiating agreements, and coordinating projects through to the successful completion of all types of public projects within the CN right-of-way, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
**Main Responsibilities**
Program and Contract Management
Handleand coordinateFRA and TCfunded programs such as at-grade crossing programs
Coordinate andrunrecoverableprojectswith 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, provinces and regions, road authorities as well as the FRA and TC to review safety at crossings
Municipality Management
Review plans for municipality roads, grade separation and intersection improvement projects in proximity of a railway crossing in order to meet engineering and regulatory standards
Lead municipal processes to facilitate crossing rehabilitationprograms initiated bythe organization, prepare estimates,and work with municipalities




Work with the Track Supervisors to establish recoverable and non-recoverablecrossings
Collaborate with municipalities and ensure that recoverable costs are billed and paidfor in order forcrossings to be refurbished
Conduct safety audits of public, private,and farm crossings andliaisewithroadauthorities,owners,and CN'sEngineering Officers to ensure deficiencies are corrected
Whistle Warning Management
Handleanti-whistling applications byoverseeing theprocess with municipalities,following requeststo remove locomotives'whistles
Audit andsettleif 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%) withovernight stays on construction sites within the region Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to make individual decisions, meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
**Requirements**
Experience
**C**
**ivil**
**E**
**ngineering**
Minimum 2 years of experience in civil engineering
Experience in engineering drawing reviews
Experience working in a public projects' environment
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Competencies
Considers ESGprinciples 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 knowledgeandwriting skills
Knowledge ofrailroad field operations
Abilityto review engineering drawings and memos
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
This position is posted as a grade 10.
**About CN**
CN is a premium railroad that
sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and
stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.

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. CN's network
connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S.

South through a
20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to
community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North
American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility
and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to
building North America's safest (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) , most inclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/inclusion)
and sustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/setting/) railroad, which includes
reflecting the communities in which we operate.

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📌 Officer, Public Works- 18 month contract (Vancouver)
🏢 CN
📍 Vancouver