Manager, Public Works- FR

Hiring Salary Range: $ - $. This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

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The Manager, Public Works is responsible for liaising between municipalities, road authorities, industry, general applicants responding to applications and requests. The incumbent negotiates and prepares agreements for construction, maintenance, and identifies responsibilities for associated projects. The role acts as CN’s representative with Road Authorities, 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 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 government inspectors
• Attend Road Authority project work blocks
• Organise and assist local track forces in correcting crossing discrepancies

• 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 and Utility Coordinators and Public Works Officers
• Participate in weekly safety calls
• Support external queries regarding processes and regulations from road authorities, engineering firms, and CN rail property neighbours
• 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

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular Monday‑to‑Friday workweek. Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent must be able to respond to critical incidents and manage tight timelines, pressure, and stress. The role requires 24/7 on‑call availability, including evenings and weekends. The position also requires occasional travel (25%) within the United States and Canada, which may include overnight stays and exposure to outdoor environments in various weather conditions.

• Experience in Project Management
• Experience in leading employees
• Experience in facilitating meetings and presentations
• Experience in negotiating
• Experience in track design
• Experience in engineering planning and design review

• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent*
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Applies critical thinking Technical Skills / Knowledge
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Knowledge of Systems Applications, and Products (SAP) and Track Inspection System (TIS)
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