Senior Specialist Dangerous Goods

Job Summary The successful candidate is responsible for conducting field operations, including emergency response to incidents involving dangerous goods, environmentally sensitive commodities, and other operational emergencies affecting CN operations. The role delivers emergency response training and outreach programs, conducts compliance audits and inspections, and supports regulatory compliance initiatives. In addition, the role provides technical guidance and consultation services to various CN departments to help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and CN standards. Main Responsibilities Outreach and Training Maintain positive relationships with regulators, emergency response agencies, customers, and industry partners Engage with stakeholders to discuss dangerous goods safety, emergency preparedness, and incident response Deliver information sessions, training, and outreach programs to emergency response agencies through CN's commitment to TRANSCAER Support Operations by providing dangerous goods training and technical guidance as required Regulatory Compliance Serve as a liaison with federal, provincial, state, and local regulatory agenciesParticipate in integrated safety audits and regulatory reviewsConduct regular regulatory inspections to verify compliance with dangerous goods regulations and CN policiesAct as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for dangerous goods regulatory requirements and provide guidance to local operationsIdentify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to support regulatory adherence Emergency Response and Preparedness Coordinate and facilitate emergency response activities to ensure a safe, effective, and timely response to incidentsRespond to incidents as required, providing tactical support, technical expertise, and mitigation strategies and interventionAudit emergency response contractors to assess response capabilities, readiness, and resource capacityInspect, maintain, and ensure the operational readiness of CN emergency response equipmentDeploy, operate, and maintain specialized field response equipment in support of emergency operationsSupport emergency preparedness initiatives through planning, training, exercises, and continuous improvement activities Working Conditions This position is performed in a combination of office and field environments, requiring the ability to work under a wide variety of weather conditions. While structured around a typical workweek, hours may fluctuate based on operational demands and coverage needs, and the candidate must remain available on call 24/7 to respond immediately to critical incidents and emergencies. Navigating this role successfully requires strong priority management to deliver work within established timelines, supported by a collaborative team to ensure a sustainable workload. Safety is paramount; the duties involve working in potentially hazardous environments and routinely operating on, under, or around tank cars and other rail equipment. Consequently, maintaining physical fitness is essential to safely perform these tasks and respond to emergencies. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while carrying specialized tools and response gear as conditions warrant. Additionally, this position requires occasional travel of up to 35% across Canada and the United States. Experience Hazmat Emergency Response Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on hazmat emergency response experienceCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered Education/Certification/Designation Hazardous Materials TechnicianTank Car Specialist or Advanced Tank Car SpecialistHigh School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)Trained in Incident Command, Industrial Firefighting, and Wildland FirefightingTrained in flammable liquids and wildland firefighting as well as foam trailer use*Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or Fire Science*Qualified as an Advanced Tank Car Specialist*Trained in Incident Command with completion of NIMS 300 and 400*Driver's licensePassport or ability to obtain a passportCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be consideredAny requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory) Competencies We Care About Each OtherWe Strive for ExcellenceWe Succeed TogetherWe Lead ResponsiblyVision and strategic thinkingImpactful and inclusive leadershipPerformance and value deliveryEmpowerment and talent developmentStrategic communication and influenceManagerial courage and decisivenessAbstract reasoning skillsBuild trustStakeholder managementPlanningPublic speakingCoordination Technical Skills/Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of toxicology, hazardous materials, chemical and physical properties, air monitoring and sampling techniques, liquid and compressed gas transfer methods and operations, and firefighting strategy and tacticsComprehensive knowledge of tank car nomenclature, railcar design, and construction, as well as demonstrated advanced knowledge of valve and fittings identification, operation, troubleshooting, and leak remediationComprehensive knowledge of response methodology and the ability to assess an incident site, identify hazards and vulnerabilities, develop risk-based response strategies, and effectively manage rail-related emergenciesWorking knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations, 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, United States Operating Rules (USOR), Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), and Transport Canada Standard TP14877Knowledge of regional hazardous materials response resources, including response contractors, specialized equipment, and emergency response capabilitiesUnderstanding of Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and U.S. hazardous materials transportation requirementsFluently bilingual in both written and verbal communication (English and French)* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)