Officer, Environmental Impact

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This is a position at Grade 9.

The Officer, Environmental Impact is responsible for supporting the Western Region Manager in permitting and complying with CN's capacity expansion, maintenance projects, and special projects (e.g., fish passage, biodiversity, wildlife management) in the Western Region. The position supports infrastructure growth while minimizing environmental impacts and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role collaborates across multiple levels and functions, and ensures projects adhere to regulatory requirements, permit conditions, CN policies, and sound environmental practices.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand proposed construction and maintenance projects
• Complete or assist in environmental assessments and mitigation measures for construction and maintenance projects
• Plan, coordinate resources, and participate in field studies to complement environmental assessments and reviews
• Support Front Line Supervisors and Project Managers on permitting and related issues concerning protection of fish and wildlife and compliance with CN and regulatory procedures, codes, and regulations
• Prepare or oversee Consultants in preparing applications and supporting documentation for environmental approvals
• Apply for and receive environmental approvals for proposed projects
• Ensure consultant service excellence, including detailed technical review as well as Quality Assurance and Quality Control of all written products
• Hold pre‑submission Teams meetings with consultants and attend pre‑construction meetings with contractors
• Assist with emergency projects requiring environmental approvals and coordination with regulators
• Provide technical advice, regulatory outreach, and direction during emergencies that have the potential to impact the environment

• Review and comment on various plans and reports prepared by contractors and/or consultants to ensure compliance with project commitments and conditions
• Conduct or oversee Consultant’s field monitoring of construction projects to meet permit conditions and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Participate in regular project meetings to track progress and coordinate mitigation measure implementation
• Deliver training and education on mitigation measures to CN staff and contractors
• Ensure timely completion of permit obligations, including post‑construction monitoring and regulatory reporting
• Assist in the management of post‑construction monitoring in compliance with letters of credit and other regulatory agreements, permits and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
• Provide updates on non‑compliance events to the Regional Manager, Environmental Impact for further action
• Serve as a technical and local knowledge resource in inter and intra‑departmental projects
• Assist in tracking and oversight of capacity projects and operating budgets

• Build cooperative and progressive relationship with other CN departments and regulatory agencies
• Assist Regional Manager, Environmental Impact with special projects, as applicable
• Track performance metrics, and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Research, develop, and implement strategies and databases to enhance performance metrics and adapt to changes in environmental legislation and policies

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment with various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires moderate physical effort including participating in…