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Job Summary

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs is accountable for overseeing the preparation, coordination, and submission of regulatory filings on behalf of CN. This role ensures the compilation of accurate documentation and timely responses to regulatory bodies, including Transport Canada, the Transportation Safety Board, and Labour Canada. The incumbent provides expert regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring the appropriate interpretation and application of relevant legislation. The position also supports the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs in government consultations, industry discussions, and the development, implementation, and revision of regulations, standards, rules, and exemptions that impact CN’s operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation, coordination, and submission of regulatory filings on behalf of CN

• Serves as the primary liaison between operational functions and regulatory agencies in addressing compliance matters

• Evaluates and synthesizes technical information and documentation from internal stakeholders to formulate accurate and timely responses to external requests

• Partners with Operations and Legal to craft responses to Letters of Investigation, Notices, Orders, and Directions issued to CN

• Chairs and facilitates regulatory working groups involving both management and union representatives

• Provides subject-matter expertise and regulatory guidance to internal partners across the organization

• Administers annual, quarterly, and ad hoc regulatory filings required under Transport Canada and other relevant legislation

• Analyzes technical data submitted by operations teams to support exemption applications and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements

• Represents CN at industry meetings focused on the development, revision, and interpretation of rules and regulations

• Engages with regulators, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to advance CN’s regulatory initiatives and maintain collaborative relationships

• Supports the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs in consultations, regulatory development activities, and organizational initiatives

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Circumstances arising from statutory or regulatory deadlines may necessitate additional hours of work being required. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (5-10%) for meetings with industry and regulators.

Requirements

Experience

• Between 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in the interpretation and application of the Regulations and Rules

• Experience liaising with federal regulators and industry stakeholders*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, law, communication, public relations, or a related field or a combination of education and relevant work experience

Competencies

• Knows the business and stays current on industry news

• Applies critical thinking

• Identifies potential safety and security risks

• Sets direction and inspires others

• Delegates and empowers to create accountability

• Communicates with impact

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Demonstrates active listening

• Solves problems to create value

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Strong understanding of railway operations, including the regulatory frameworks governing operational activities

• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to produce high‑quality documentation, analyses, and reports

• Exceptional organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage complex information, multiple deadlines, and concurrent regulatory priorities

• Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts in a clear, concise, and structured manner, both verbally and in writing

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the Railway Safety Act and all associated regulations, rules, and legislative instruments within an operational context*

• 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 premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America'ssafest, mostinclusiveandsustainablerailroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet 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 get in touch with our team atcnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates 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.

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