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Location

Winnipeg, MB | Canada

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Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Waste Officer, Canada is responsible for delivering the day-to-day management of CN’s Operational Waste Management Programs. The role provides direction to field level employees and acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical expertise to Operational functions in the management, storage, and disposal of operational
by-products. The role requires collaboration for complete management of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, environmental industrial maintenance, and the delivery of mixed solid waste and recycling systems. The position plays a significant role in delivering on CN sustainability targets and employee engagement activities, in addition to operational and compliance objectives within the organization’s Safety and Environment, Social and Governance pillars.

Main Responsibilities

· Serve as a technical knowledge and program partner resource for field and corporate based teams as it relates to waste and recycling matters

· Design and planning service as well as escalation in partnership with field operations and approved waste vendors

· Analyze data to assess minimization, landfill, and non-landfill solutions

· Analyze data to ensure contract integrity, cost control and saving alternatives, in addition to compliance, finance, and sustainability reporting activities

· Track, measure and support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within vendor relationships

· Support vendor compliance assessments and audits of transfer, storage, and disposal facilities

· Structure document management solutions, including, but not limited to, waste characterization, profiling, and manifesting

· Participate in vendor negotiations and quotation requests for new or project-specific requirements throughout the network

· Provide technical support and expertise on environmental management best practices within CN yards and associated facilities

· Correspond and collaborate effectively with suppliers, program leads and partners, consultants, and other program partners

· Develop strong relationships with Environment department collaborators and cross-functional departments as well as field personnel

· Support with environmental, health and safety auditing activities as required

· Work with internal EcoConnexions team on recycling initiatives

· Provide functional and administrative leadership to managers within the team

· Conduct field training at various yards across the network

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional travel (up to 40%) to perform visits and field activities across all aspects of CN Operations.

Requirements Experience

Environment and Waste Management

· Between 3 to 5 years of experience in a related environmental field, rail operations, or program management

o Experience in project management, data analysis, data and financial management systems, and reporting

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent in a related discipline

· Valid Driver’s License

Competencies

· Demonstrates active listening

· Communicates with impact

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Applies critical thinking

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

· Leads by example for the safety and security of everyone

· Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of environmental regulations across the Network (e.g., waste, wastewater, pollution release)

· Knowledge of waste management regulations (provincial, federal, and local) and expertise in best management practices

· Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA), Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR), and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

· Knowledge of stewardship programs across Canada

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Power BI

· Fluently bilingual, written and verbal (English, French)

· Knowledge of railway operations*

· Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Enablon, ENFOS, and Tableau*

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

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.

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