Specialist Remediation

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Specialist Remediation manages a portfolio of sites within CPKC’s Environmental Remediation (Environmental Accrual) Program, identifying, assessing, and reporting environmental risks. This role designs and implements remedial strategies in alignment with regulatory requirements and CPKC’s 10‑year strategic plan, while supporting remediation and risk evaluations tied to negotiations, litigation, and land transactions. The Specialist also contributes to the growth of CPKC’s remediation programs and services and is accountable for safety, environmental performance, productivity, and financial stewardship. This position may be based in Kansas City or in the Southern United States where CPKC has offices. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage a portfolio of sites within the Environmental Remediation Program, leading remedial strategy design and implementation aligned with the 10‑year strategic plan Identify, assess, and report environmental risks and liabilities associated with contaminated and legacy sites Lead environmental risk evaluations and develop remediation strategies to support land transactions, negotiations, litigation, and land monetization initiatives Provide environmental expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, legal teams, and real estate functions Manage environmental consultants and contractors, including selection, direction, performance oversight, and contract administration in collaboration with cross‑functional partners Oversee remediation budgets, environmental accruals, cost forecasts, and contractor expenditures to ensure financial discipline Implement and administer the Environmental Accrual Accounting Policy to ensure Finance and SOX compliance, including accrual recommendations, annual remediation planning, monthly reserve reporting, and environmental data analysis Develop and maintain reporting frameworks and key environmental metrics to communicate risk, performance, and program status to senior leadership and stakeholders Serve as the primary point of contact and representative for CPKC with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, exercising sound judgment in regulatory discussions and negotiations POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, or related discipline Minimum 3 years of related experience in environmental science or engineering Progressive experience in environmental remediation and risk management within industrial, transportation, or other regulated environments Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Emergency Planning and Community Right‑to‑Know Act (EPCRA), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Experience managing environmental remediation projects and environmental liabilities Demonstrated ability to manage consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams Experience working with regulatory agencies and supporting negotiations, litigation, or land transactions Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Bilingual (English/Spanish) is considered an asset WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Drug Testing This position is subject to a negative company drug test. Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Social Security Number verification BECOMING A RAILROADER As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CULTURE OF INCLUSION For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). #J-18808-Ljbffr Canadian Pacific Railway