Director, Enterprise Safety Strategy

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 Director, Enterprise Safety Strategy is responsible for leading, developing and improving CN's safety initiatives. The position involves creating and implementing strategic safety plans and fostering a culture of safety across the operations. The incumbent collaborates with various teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations, consistency across functions and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Main Responsibilities

Safety Strategy Implementation

• Develop and implement a proactive safety strategy that integrates best practices, industry standards, and innovative approaches across the operations

• Ensure alignment of safety initiatives with organizational objectives and regulatory standards

• Develop, refine, and communicate safety policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into daily operations

• Engage with external safety agencies and stakeholders to maintain best practices and industry standards

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate safety initiatives into overall business strategies

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to address findings and implement corrective actions

• Lead cross-functional collaboration and communication among Safety and other departments to support the implementation of safety initiatives and projects

Reporting

• Analyze data and trends to proactively address emerging safety concerns

• Provide regular and comprehensive reports to executive leadership on safety performance metrics and milestones

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires occasional travel within the United States (U.S.) and Canada.

Requirements

Experience

Specialty

• Minimum 8 years of railroad operations experience in a safety specific role

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in railway safety management, with a focus on strategic planning and implementation

o Experience in Training Behavior Based Safety concepts

o Safety background*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field*

• Master's Degree in Safety Management, Risk Management or Business Administration*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrates agility and drives change

• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

• Applies critical thinking

• Sets direction and inspires others

• Communicates with impact

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Identifies potential safety and security risks

• Leads by example for the safety and security of all

• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of railway safety regulations, standards, and best practices

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*

*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'ssafest, (~~~/) mostinclusive (~~~/) andsustainable (~~~/) 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 ~~~.

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