Environmental Officer

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
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 Environmental Officer is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of a territory including the supervision and direction of the Environmental Coordinators.

The role provides direction to field level employees and acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical expertise to Operational functions.

The position influences across levels and functions and is responsible for the delivery of environmental risk management, environmental compliance management, and environmental incident management.

Moreover, the incumbent directs the environmental industrial maintenance, capital upgrades, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and community and regulatory agency outreach functions.

Main Responsibilities
Compliance

Facilitate environmental auditing processes and ensure effective implementation of all findings

Handle corrective actions for non-compliance issues

Provide corrective actions and solutions to address issues and advise the appropriate department

Submit environmental documentation for approval and licence and permit applications for new or existing operations

Participate in negotiations with agency personnel on matters of environmental compliance, permitting, implementation and regulatory closure

Lead or participate in root cause investigations for environmental incidents

Oversee data integrity in compliance, finance, and all data management activities

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

Handle all compliance and maintenance monitoring in CN's compliance and document management tools

Monitor overall performance to drive metrics

Environmental Emergency Management

Complete or prepare incident action plans, financial reports, field notes and provide oversight of contractors and consultants

Fill or support the Incident Command System (ICS) Environmental Officer function at incident sites

Handle small to medium spill without direct supervision

Evaluate spill response needs and integrate into Emergency Response (ER) regional plan

Organize and participate in exercises and training with CN and external stakeholders

Participate in and operationalize outcomes of after-action reviews post incident and training exercises pre-incident

Ensure delivery of follow-up actions found during incident debriefing

Environmental Risk Management and Footprint Reduction

Identify environmental risk reduction opportunities and implement mitigation plans

Handle sampling and monitoring of storm water and wastewater treatment plants and associated control and conveyance structures (e.g., grit chambers, lift stations, oil/water separators, skimmers, metres)

Oversee the accurate and timely completion of necessary agency permits and reporting requirements

Provide or coordinate required environmental awareness training to necessary employees within the assigned facilities to ensure that they recognize their own contribution to regulatory compliance and improved environmental performance

Analyze and define repetitive compliance activities or tasks to identify and implement corrective measures

Provide information and analysis to Regional Manager, Environment on the environmental performance metrics of assets and related procedures

Serve as technical and local knowledge resource in inter and intra-departmental projects

Provide field oversight and consultant and contractor management of field activities associated with capital upgrade projects

Provide technical expertise and local knowledge for environmental site assessment and remediation projects, partnering with the Corporate Services Programs team, as well as contractors and consultants

Management of Human and Financial Resources

Provide functional and administrative leadership to coordinators

Identify cost reduction opportunities during projects and synergies between different projects

Verify invoices with daily sheets of contractors and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for approval

Oversee team and budget management

Working Conditions


The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents.

Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handles pressure, and stress.

The role requires occasional travel (30%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.).

Requirements
Experience

Environment

Between 3 to 5 years of experience in a related environmental field

o Strong ability to lead projects through completion and implementation in a field heavy industry setting

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering or equivalent in a related technical discipline

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

Solves problems to create value

Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Considers ESG principles in all operations

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and Microsoft Office

Knowledge in Enablon

Knowledge of railway operations (an asset but not a prerequisite) and environmental regulations (e.g., waste, water, soil, sediment, etc.)



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.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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