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    Assistant Project Officer - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

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    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


    Reporting to the Senior Financial Partner of Engineering Basic Capital, the Assistant Project Officer (APO) is responsible for ensuring that Basic Capital programs meet Basic Capital Accounting Guidelines.

    Main Responsibilities

    Audit and Support of Basic Capital Projects

    • Perform an assessment to ensure that expenditures charges to Basic Capital projects meet the Company's pre-determined capitalization criteria
    • Identify, document and correct misclassifications of costs within Basic Capital projects
    • Proactively work with Engineering Management and Field employees to understand the nature of certain charges to projects
    • Ensure that the number of projects audited adheres to the minimum percentage of total Basic Capital spent in a given year, in accordance with internal control requirements
    • Support Project Officers regarding any issues brought in monthly budget reviews; perform corrective journal entries as required
    Coaching and Training

    • Provide guidance and training to Engineering
    Reporting

    • Liaise with Engineering AVP and/or Chief on control failures and corrective steps
    • Answer to internal and external audit department on their findings
    Working Conditions

    The role requires minimal travel (10%) and occasional work outside of working hours. The dress code is business casual.

    Requirements

    Experience

    Engineering, Finance or Audit

    • Engineering, finance or audit experience
    Education/Certification/Designation

    • High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
    Competencies

    • Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
    • Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations
    • Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work
    • Promotes ideas while evaluating impacts
    • Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
    • Initiates, influences and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
    • Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
    • Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience
    Technical Skills/Knowledge

    • Time management
    • Strong computer skills
    • Microsoft Office especially Excel
    • PMA
    • SAP
    • Fieldglass
    • Knowledge of Engineering field work and procedures**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.


    At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

    Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%.

    Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply.

    If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at


    As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

    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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