Senior Specialist, Industrial Hygiene

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 Senior Specialist, Industrial Hygiene is responsible for being the company's representative for all Industrial Hygiene related legal work. The role is accountable for investigating historical Industrial Hygiene work, workplace exposures, historical legislative changes, and scientific literature evolution.

Main Responsibilities

       Testify as the company representative for all Industrial Hygiene related legal work

       Participate in depositions and legal proceedings as a company representative and Industrial Hygiene expert

       Investigate into legal claims by providing summary of historical data, science, programs, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used at the time of the claims

       Read, understand, and critically analyze scientific research with regards to occupational exposures and exposure limit decisions

       Provide summary and recommendations on internal company occupational exposures

       Provide recommendations for sampling initiatives to the Director of Dangerous Goods and Industrial Hygiene

       Provide Industrial Hygiene summaries to the Medical or Claims departments for compensation advocation

       Liaise with Medical and Claims departments on active working claims

       Act as a technical resource and support to regional and local facilities, including local regulatory agencies (e.g., Labour Canada)

       Participate in exposure investigation processes and support the identification and implementation of follow-up action plans

       Support the Dangerous Goods Officers and Industrial Hygienists when needed

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 incumbent must be available to work night shifts and weekends when necessary.  The role requires regular travel (less than 50%) for field work. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

RequirementsExperience

Industrial Hygiene

       Minimum  10 years of experience within the Industrial Hygiene field

o   Experience testifying in workplace exposure cases

o   Railroad experience*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

       Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Sciences

       Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Sciences*

       Valid Driver's License

       Ability to complete Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH)*

       Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation*

       Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)*

       Certified Safety Professional (CSP)*

       Health and Safety Certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER 40 Hour)*

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

Competencies

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Communicates with impact

       Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

       Collaborates with others and shares information

       Demonstrates active listening

       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Technical Skills/Knowledge

       Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

       Strong technical report writing skills

       Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene data platform software (e.g., Cority, Enablon)*

       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.  

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.