Manager, Environmental Impact - Toronto, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Summary

The Manager, Environmental Impact - Eastern Region is responsible for delivering permitting and regulatory compliance of CN's capacity expansion and maintenance projects in the Region.

The position supports infrastructure growth while ensuring projects are designed and implemented to reduce their impact on the environment, neighbours, and Indigenous communities.

The role influences across levels and functions and is responsible for the work to be performed respecting regulatory requirements, permit conditions, CN policies and procedures, environmental management system, and sound professional practice.

Moreover, the incumbent ensures environmental approvals for projects are obtained, ensures monitoring and inspections are performed, and tracks compliance against permits.

Furthermore, the role is accountable to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), prepare estimates for project costs, track spend against approved limits and oversee project budgets.

Main Responsibilities
Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting

Support the completion of environmental impact assessments, reviews and mitigation measures for construction and maintenance projects
Plan, coordinate resources, and oversee the completion of field studies associated with the environmental assessments and reviews
Engage with multiple government regulatory agencies on projectspecific basis or in general as it relates to CN activities
Provide direction to Project and Senior Managers on permitting and related issues concerning protection of fish and wildlife and compliance with CN and regulatory procedures, codes, and regulations
Ensure consultant service excellence, including detailed technical review as well as Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) of all written products
Hold presubmission meetings with consultants and attend preconstruction meetings with contractors
Support Indigenous and community engagement activities and discussions with Indigenous Affairs, Public Affairs and other departments as required for permitting
Escalate issues with other departments to Superintendent and Senior Manager level and provide a summary to senior leadership

Environmental Compliance

Ensure field monitoring of construction projects, either inhouse or in conjunction with consultants is completed as necessary to meet permit conditions or Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Ensure inspection reports are documented, track compliance, guide the development of and ensure action plans are implemented and closed out
Assist in developing system wide compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), tracking performance, and driving for continual regional improvement
Assist in developing and delivering training and education on mitigation measures to staff and contractors
Oversee the accurate and timely completion of permit obligations and reporting requirements
Ensure post construction monitoring is completed and documented in compliance with Letters of Credit and other regulatory agreements, permits and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
Provide support, guidance and mentoring to the Environmental Impact Officer on compliance corrective actions and mitigation measures
Provide updates on ongoing and unresolved noncompliance events to the Director, Environmental Impact Assessment and Biodiversity for further action
Serve as a technical and local knowledge resource in inter and intradepartmental projects

Team and Budget Development

Manage and coach the Environmental Impact Officer
Set positive example of leadership, collaboration, integrity, and safety
Ensure cooperative and progressive relationships with other CN departments
Assist in the preparation of briefings and presentations for delivery by Senior Leadership
Assist with the estimation of environmental costs associated with projects through RFPs, contract management, internal approval processes, invoicing, and budget tracking
Manage and oversee budgets associated with departmental Operational Expenditures (OpEx) and Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
Identify and track costsaving opportunities and solutions
Identify and track research and development projects
Participate in developing, implementing, and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various types of weather conditions with a regular work week