Senior Advisor, Community Benefits

Parry; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (basic group)

Wellness accounts

Flex-Alto account $500

RRSP and TFSA retirement plan

Vacations based on experience

Incentive compensation program

Innovative work environment

Opportunity to shape transportation in

Job summary

Alto is seeking a Senior Advisor, Community Benefits to lead the development and delivery of a Community Benefits Program (CB) for transit infrastructure projects in Quebec. You will work closely with the PDP to maximize local benefits, engage diverse stakeholders, and ensure program effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

You will guide senior management with advisory input, manage and evaluate programs, and promote collaboration with municipal governments and community groups to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field.
• 8+ years in community engagement or program management.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic recommendations.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to maximize community benefits.
• Deliver CB program with PDP for the project.
• Engage stakeholders to identify community needs and opportunities.
• Oversee delivery of community benefit programs and initiatives within Quebec.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on engagement strategies and best practices.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

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.
• 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 .