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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.\nAt CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.\nJoin us today and get your career moving!\nJob Summary\nThe Incumbent 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.\nMain Responsibilities\nRailway Liaison\nAttend meetings and report new and existing crossings, grade separations, local safety concerns, anti-whistling, utility crossings, fencing, and industrial clients\nOversee public works agreements from draft to execution stages, as well as design reviews and ensure appropriate levels of project coordination\nCN Rail Representative\nAttend field inspections with government inspectors\nAttend Road Authority project work blocks\nOrganize and assist local track forces in correcting crossing discrepancies\nSafety and Regulatory Compliance\nSupport the CN team by clarifying regulations and standard processes, address safety concerns and assist with public works components relating to engineering projects\nFacilitate meetings with Design and Construction (DandC) Engineers and Utility Coordinators and Public Works Officers\nParticipate in weekly safety calls\nSupport external queries regarding processes and regulations from road authorities, engineering firms, and CN rail property neighbours\nPerform crossing inspections in the field\nFollow up with Track Supervisors concerning any findings in the field\nOversee utility crossing to review drawing submissions ensuring compliance to CN and regulatory standards, as well as issuance of permits\nWorking Conditions\nThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires occasional travel (20%) within Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska.Requirements\nExperience\nProject Management\nExperience in Project Management\nExperience in leading employees\nExperience in facilitating meetings and presentations\nExperience in negotiating\nExperience in track design\nExperience in engineering planning and design review\nCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered\nEducation/Certification/Designation\nMinimum 5 years of railroad experience\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent*\nCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered\n* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)\nCompetencies\nWe Care About Each Other\nWe Strive for Excellence\nWe Succeed Together\nWe Lead Responsibly\nVision and strategic thinking\nImpactful and inclusive leadership\nPerformance and value delivery\nEmpowerment and talent development\nStrategic communication and influence\nManagerial courage and decisiveness\nNegotiation\nInfluence\nCustomer service\nCompliance\nPolitical acumen\nTechnical Skills/Knowledge\nAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)\nKnowledge of Systems Applications, and Products (SAP) and Track Inspection System (TIS)\nAdditional Information (If Any)\nAbout CN\nCN 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 an 18,800-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.\nAt CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. 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