Senior Manager, Dangerous Goods Regulatory and Preparedness- EN

Canadian National Railway Company; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Dangerous Goods Regulatory and Preparedness. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance with dangerous goods regulations, managing emergency response training, and ensuring preparedness across the network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in management and emergency response, coupled with a strong educational background. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to safety and operational excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact the community and environment.

Benefits

Paid Training

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in railroading and government interactions.
• 10+ years in emergency response or crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations and emergency plans.
• Develop and implement training programs for emergency response.

Skills

Management Experience

Emergency Response

Crisis Management

Project Management

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Impactful Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Response Management

ICS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems

Job description

At CN, every day 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 paid training and opportunities that support long-term careers and recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will 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 Senior Manager, Dangerous Goods Regulatory and Preparedness is responsible for supporting various functions throughout CN to ensure regulatory compliance, preparedness, and readiness. The role oversees dangerous goods regulatory compliance, including reporting and data management, implementation of regulatory requirements, and the Care Program. Additionally, the incumbent manages CN’s emergency planning, preparedness, and dangerous goods training programs to meet strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

· Ensure network emergency, local, and site-specific response plans are compliant with regulations, regularly updated, and distributed to impacted functions.
· Maintain current dangerous goods Geographic Response Plans (GRP) and ensure the system's readiness.
· Develop and maintain high-value emergency response plans.
· Oversee dangerous goods and response contractor audits.
· Manage maintenance, repair, and certification of response assets to ensure readiness.
· Keep Incident Command System (ICS) manuals current for incident management.

Dangerous Goods Engagement and Outreach

· Implement outreach and training programs for the CN Dangerous Goods team, ensuring effective development and delivery.
· Develop and update dangerous goods training for employees and first responders.
· Ensure compliance with regulatory training, drills, and exercises.
· Complete the Structured Community Engagement Program (SCEP) and maintain proactive contacts with fire departments and emergency management agencies.

Dangerous Goods Regulatory Compliance

· Submit all required dangerous goods reports to federal agencies.
· Complete regulatory reports to local, provincial, and state agencies.
· Provide dangerous goods data for research and risk reduction.
· Distribute relevant data to stakeholders.
· Renew permits, certificates, and registrations as needed.
· Ensure compliance with Responsible Care Management System.
· Conduct annual route risk assessments per U.S. regulations.

Working Conditions

The role involves standard office conditions with a regular Monday to Friday schedule, occasionally outside regular hours. The incumbent must meet deadlines, handle pressure, and travel up to 20% within Canada and the U.S.

Requirements

Experience

· Minimum 5 years of management experience in railroading and working with government officials.
· Minimum 10 years in emergency response or crisis management in related industries.
· Project management experience preferred.

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree or certifications in Emergency Response Management, Planning, Business Management, or related fields.
· ICS certification required.

Competencies

· Adaptability, change management
· Industry knowledge
· Critical thinking
· Leadership and inspiration
· Impactful communication
· Collaboration
· Safety and security risk awareness
· Safety leadership
· Environmental consideration in decision-making

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems
· Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
· Railroad operations including CROR and USOR
· Dangerous goods regulations
· Incident command and emergency response methodologies

About CN: CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler, transporting over 300 million tons of goods annually across North America. Since 1919, CN has contributed to community prosperity and sustainable trade, committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We work as ONE TEAM, focusing on safety, sustainability, and customer service to deliver operational excellence.