Senior Specialist, Risk Mitigation

Job overview

The Senior Specialist, Risk Mitigation role is onsite in Proctor, MN; compensation is $88,000–$115,000 per year. CN operates a North American rail network and emphasizes safety, service, and sustainable transportation. The role investigates incidents and manages personal injury and property damage claims from initial report through resolution. It supports legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and prevention efforts by documenting evidence, assessing liability, coordinating settlements, and sharing safety insights.

What you'll do

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries
• gather and preserve evidence
• prepare incident reports and maintain claims files
• manage claims, exposure, reserves, and milestones
• partner with in-house and external counsel on defense strategy
• negotiate and settle claims
• collaborate on root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• communicate claims trends and safety insights.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

risk mitigation

claims management

incident investigation

railroad safety

litigation support

personal injury claims

property damage claims

proctor mn

cn

on-call 24/7

weekend availability

20–30% travel

$88k–$115k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus eligibility, employee share investment program, pension, benefits, and Railroad Retirement Benefits.

Why this role

Requires availability for 24/7 on-call scene response, shifts and weekends when necessary, and occasional travel of 20–30% throughout the United States.

About the employer

CN is hiring for this role. Industry: Line-Haul Railroads. Sector: 48.