Officer, Design and Construction - Western Canada

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Western Region Design & Construction team to lead and execute projects, ensuring schedules are achieved, budgets are maintained, and everyone returns home safely.

• Conduct site visits to develop an understanding of site conditions and optimize project design and construction outcomes.

• Support occasional work blocks for in-service projects, which may occur at any time of day or week and are planned in advance.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including municipalities, utilities, and government agencies.

• Develop familiarity with railway design principles and build the ability to review standards, drawings, and documents, applying critical thinking to identify gaps in submitted deliverables.

• Respond to emergencies on occasion, including operational issues, derailments, and washouts.

Working Conditions

The role is performed through a combination of office work and site visits in summer and winter conditions, with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure. The role requires travel of up to 25% across Western Canada.

Requirements

Experience

• Between 1 and 3 years of experience in project management or the design of rail or linear infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience in, or interest in developing foundational knowledge of, survey, geotechnical, track geometry, hydrology, and grade and track construction, along with experience in or interest in creating and modifying construction specifications, writing, and estimating

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

• Engineering in Training (EIT)

• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive in rural areas at night and in the winter

Competencies

• Demonstrates a safety-first mindset.

• Acts as a self-starter, able to manage their own schedule with input from the manager and execute responsibilities with progressively less oversight.

• Applies critical thinking to problem-solving and seeks optimized solutions.

• Communicates effectively.

• Is comfortable with constant change in a dynamic operating and business environment.

• Develops self and others.

• Demonstrates innovation.

• Identifies potential safety and security risks.

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

This position is posted as a grade 10.

About CN

CN 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 a 20,000-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.

At 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. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca .

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): Vancouver, Canada, Edmonton, Canada

Job ID: CN-17061

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-05-30T18:40:31