Senior Advisor, Community Benefits

Alto; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Wellness accounts

Flex-Alto transportation/health budget

RRSP/TFSA retirement plan

Vacation based on experience

Incentive compensation program

Flexible hybrid work mode

Job summary

Alto is leading a Senior Advisor, Community Benefits role in Quebec to develop and implement a robust Community Benefits Program across the project. The role emphasizes collaboration with the PDP, engagement with diverse community groups, and strategic program oversight in Quebec.

The ideal candidate will bring eight+ years of experience in community development or related fields, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with fluency or high proficiency in English and French

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in community engagement, program management, economic development or a related area.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to maximize community benefits.
• Collaborate with the Private Development Partner (PDP) to deliver a CB program for the project.
• Identify community needs and opportunities in Quebec.
• Oversee the delivery of the project’s community benefit programs and initiatives within Quebec.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on engagement strategies and best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and community groups throughout Quebec.
• Negotiate and support Community Benefits Agreements.
• Monitor program outcomes and report on impact.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration / business administration / social work / community development

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Community Benefits - Quebec.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Public and Government Relations, the Senior Advisor, Community Benefits, will support the development and delivery of a Community Benefits Program (CB) which ensures that transit infrastructure investment projects address a broad range of local community needs and provide benefits such as employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities, encourage use of local suppliers and social procurement opportunities.

The Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Develop and implement strategies to maximize community benefits.
• Work closely with the Private Development Partner (PDP) to deliver a CB program for the project.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify community needs and opportunities.
• Oversee the delivery of the project’s community benefit programs and initiatives within Quebec.

Advisory and Consultation

• Provide expert advice to senior management on community engagement strategies and best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and community groups throughout Quebec.
• Offer guidance on policy development and program improvements.
• Support the negotiation of Community Benefits Agreements.

Program Management

• Manage and evaluate community benefit programs to ensure they meet organizational goals.
• Monitor program outcomes and report on their impact.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and events.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the organization and the community.
• Facilitates the resolution of issues with contractors and the community to protect the organization's image and reputation.
• Manages and oversees the PDP in delivery of the organization’s Community Benefits program.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the Communications team to support the development and execution of communication requirements that meet both program and corporate objectives.
• Actively promotes the Community Benefits Program by facilitating connections of ideas and people through strong working relationships with municipal governments, community partners and groups.
• Builds awareness of the program by enabling contractor and community stakeholder collaboration through the organization of events that promote the local supplier and social procurement opportunities in alignment with Project Agreements.
• Networks with community partners, community groups and stakeholders to promote and maintain the community's awareness of the program, to identify initiatives, communicate progress toward goals, and address any concerns/complaints as they arise.

Research and Analysis

• Conduct research to identify best practices in community benefits.
• Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of community programs.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in community engagement, program management, economic development or a related area.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, CRM systems).
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply. Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential. Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration. To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.