Dangerous Goods Officer

at  Canadian National Railway

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

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Hazmat Emergency Response

• Minimum 2 to 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
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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 TP14877
• 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

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%).