Senior Manager, Dangerous Goods Regulatory and Preparedness

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Dangerous Goods Regulatory and Preparedness is responsible for providing direct support to various functions throughout CN to ensure regulatory compliance, preparedness and readiness. The role is accountable for all dangerous goods regulatory compliance including regulatory reporting and data management, implementation of regulatory requirements, and for the Care Program. In addition, the incumbent oversees CN's emergency planning and preparedness as well as dangerous goods training programs to meet the Company's strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

• Ensure network emergency, local, and site-specific response plans and contingency plans are compliant with regulatory requirements, regularly updated, and distributed to impacted functions
• Ensure dangerous goods Geographic Response Plans (GRP) are current, and the GRP system is in a constant state of readiness
• Develop and maintain high value structure emergency response plans
• Oversee dangerous goods and response contractor audit program
• Handle the maintenance, repair, and certifications of CN Dangerous Goods team's response assets to ensure a constant state of readiness as well as outreach assets to ensure a constant state of readiness
• Ensure the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) manual and associated forms are current to facilitate proper incident management practices

Dangerous Goods Engagement and Outreach

• Implement the CN Dangerous Goods team outreach and training program ensuring the development, delivery, and implementation of training to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the development and continuous updating of dangerous goods training for employees to meet current regulatory, safety, and strategic requirements
• Ensure the development and continuous updating of dangerous goods training curriculum, course offerings, and materials for first responder
• Ensure compliance with regulatory required dangerous goods training, drills, and exercises
• Ensure completion of the Structured Community Engagement Program (SCEP) and annual proactive contact with fire departments and emergency management agencies

Dangerous Goods Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all required dangerous goods regulatory reports are submitted to the appropriate federal agencies
• Complete all regulatory reporting to local, provincial, and state agencies as required by regulation
• Submit dangerous goods data for industry use in research and risk reduction
• Ensure appropriate dangerous goods information and data is distributed to stakeholders
• Ensure all Special Permits, Equivalency Certificates, and Registrations are renewed as required
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Care Management System
• Complete the annual route risk assessment to comply with the United States (U.S.) regulations

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday occasionally working outside of regular business hours. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The position requires occasional travel (up to 20%) within Canada and the U.S.

Requirements

Experience

Management
• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience at a management level and working with government officials
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related industry leading emergency response or crisis management
o Experience in project management

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree or Certifications in fields such as Emergency Response Management, Planning, Business Management, or another related field
• Certification in ICS

Competencies

• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
• Applies critical thinking
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of railroad operations including Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and United States Operating Rules (USOR)
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to the movement of dangerous goods
• Knowledge of incident command and emergency response methodology

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.