Officer, Environmental Impact

Canadian National Railway Company•Vancouver, BC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Between 3 to 5 years of experience in environmental assessment, permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, and regulatory engagement
Experience with contractor and consultant management
Experience with fisheries-related projects
Experience with marine tidal environments
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline
Knowledge of environmental regulations and associated agencies, with an emphasis on approval and permitting processes in British Columbia and Alberta
Knowledge of environmental science, ecological systems, fisheries, and species at risk
Knowledge of project management principles (e.g., dealing with regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors)
Strong knowledge of construction-site activities and environmental mitigation measures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of engineering functions of railways and operations
Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

Nice To Haves

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

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 (FLS) 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 (QA) and Quality Control (QC) 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