Officer, Public Works- 18 month contract

Canadian National Railway Company•Edmonton, AB

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in civil engineering
Experience in engineering drawing reviews
Experience working in a public projects’ environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Technical knowledge and writing skills
Knowledge of railroad field operations
Ability to review engineering drawings and memos
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Handle and coordinate FRA and TC funded programs such as at-grade crossing programs
Coordinate and run recoverable projects with 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
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 rehabilitation programs initiated by the organization, prepare estimates, and work with municipalities
Work with the Track Supervisors to establish recoverable and non-recoverable crossings
Collaborate with municipalities and ensure that recoverable costs are billed and paid for in order for crossings to be refurbished
Conduct safety audits of public, private, and farm crossings and liaise with road authorities, owners, and CN’s Engineering Officers to ensure deficiencies are corrected
Handle anti-whistling applications by overseeing the process with municipalities, following requests to remove locomotives’ whistles
Audit and settle if 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
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