Dangerous Goods Officer - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 Dangerous Goods Officer (DGO) is responsible for performing field operations, including emergency response to incidents involving dangerous goods (DG) and environmentally sensitive commodities, deliver emergency response training and outreach programs, execute compliance audits, inspections, and efficiency testing.

The incumbent assists in ensuring compliance with regulations by providing consultation services to CN departments

Main Responsibilities

Outreach and Training

Maintain positive relationship with regulators, public agencies, customers, and industry partners
Meet with various stakeholders to discuss safety and emergency response to dangerous goods incidents
Provide information and training to response agencies through CN's commitment to TransCAER.
Provide assistance to CN Operations with required dangerous goods training.

Regulatory Compliance

Function as CN Dangerous Goods liaison to federal, provincial, state, and local agencies
Participate at integrated safety audits
Perform yard and train inspection regularly to ensure CN's regulatory compliance.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to local operations for dangerous goods regulatory compliance

Emergency Response Preparedness

Provide and facilitate regional emergency response activities to ensure safe and effective emergency response.
Respond to incidents as needed to provide tactical intervention and mitigation activities.
Audit emergency response contractors to assess their response capability within their territory.
Inspect and maintain CN emergency response equipment.
Deploy and use CN Dangerous Goods Group field equipment effectively

Working Conditions

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

The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The incumbent must be available to work night shifts and weekends when necessary.

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

The position requires wearing protective clothing and respiratory protection as conditions warrant and working in hazardous conditions. The role requires frequent travel (up to 35%).

Requirements:

Experience
Hazmat Emergency Response

Minimum 5 years of hands on hazmat emergency response experience
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

Hazardous Materials Technician
Advanced Tank Car Specialist
Trained in Incident Command
Trained in industrial Firefighting
Trained in Foam Trailer Use
Degree in Chemistry, Fire Science or associated field
Qualified as an Advanced Tank Car Specialist
Trained in Incident Command

with completion of NIMS 300 and 400

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Identifies potential safety and security risks
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Considers ESG principles in all operations
Collaborates with others and shares information
Solves problems to create value
Communicates with impact
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of toxicology
Hazmat chemical and physical properties
Air monitoring
Liquid transfers
Compressed gas transfers
Explosives
Industrial firefighting
Incident command
Knowledge of Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG), United States Operating Rules (USOR), Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), and TP1487
Knowledge of territory hazmat response companies and equipment
Knowledge of Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations or 49CFR
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 net