Associate, Emergency Management - 12 month contract

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! Please note that this is a 12 month contract.

Job Summary

The Associate, Emergency Management is responsible for assisting team members in crisis planning, special projects, and updating crisis response plans. The role helps design and execute emergency management exercises, conducts research, analyzes data, and identifies best practices in emergency management. Additionally, the incumbent contributes to staff training on emergency preparedness, maintains a functional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and prepares content for the program’s website and e-learning modules. Furthermore, the role handles daily tasks, develops corporate education materials, and promotes organizational resilience and preparedness while contributing to the community.

Major Responsibilities

1. Assist team members with all areas and aspects of crisis planning and special projects
2. Update and align crisis response and management plans and procedures
3. Assist team members with the design and execution of emergency management exercises
4. Conduct research, perform analysis, and input data to identify best and emerging practices in emergency management
5. Participate in training sessions to educate staff across the organization on emergency preparedness and response
6. Assist in maintaining a functional EOC, including reviewing, testing, and exercising procedures and equipment
7. Prepare or edit content for the program’s website and e-learning modules
8. Plan, organize, coordinate and handle daily assigned work
9. Develop and handle new and existing corporate education materials to promote organizational resilience and preparedness

Requirements

1. Communicate with impact and prepare a variety of documents (e.g., reports, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.)
2. Collaborate with others and share information
3. Understand emergency management theories, principles, and practices (e.g., business continuity planning, risk management, disaster recovery, etc.)
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) as well as databases, email, and the internet
5. Must have strong research and analytical skills
6. Ability to apply discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information
7. Ability to work independently or as part of a team
8. Must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress
9. Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*

Education

Currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (or starting in the fall semester) or have graduated within the past six months.

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these 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.