Senior Advisor, Community Relations (Quebec)

Alto; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic paid group insurance

Flexible hybrid work mode

Retirement plan and savings options

Access to wellness accounts

Incentive compensation program

Job summary

Alto is seeking a Senior Advisor, Community Relations for its high-speed train project in Quebec. The ideal candidate will implement stakeholder engagement and public participation plans to bolster the project's development.

Responsibilities include advising on local challenges, coordinating logistics for consultations, and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders. This position requires a bachelor's degree, significant experience, and bilingual communication skills.

Offering a flexible hybrid work mode, Alto provides an environment that values diverse teams and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in communications and community relations.
• Bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written.
• In-depth understanding of municipal political structures in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Implement stakeholder engagement and public participation plans.
• Advise management on local issues related to project acceptability.
• Maintain relationships with municipal and local stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Public communication

Crisis management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Boréalis platform

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.

Are you looking to take on a challenging and high‑impact role? We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Community Relations. This position, based in the Quebec City metropolitan area, requires travel to Trois‑Rivières.

Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations in Quebec, the Senior Advisor, Community Relations is responsible for the day‑to‑day implementation of stakeholder engagement and public participation plans designed to support the project’s development. The role includes developing and maintaining close relationships with municipal and local stakeholders, including interest groups and individuals who are interested in or potentially affected by the project. The position actively contributes to refining and enhancing the public consultation strategy, participates in implementing activities, and provides strategic advice on various issues, challenges and opportunities related to the project’s social acceptability.

Responsibilities

• Possess in-depth knowledge of the specific needs, challenges and aspirations of communities in the Mauricie, Portneuf and Capitale‑Nationale regions.
• Be able to draw on an existing network of contacts and relationships between the Mauricie and Capitale‑Nationale regions; establish and maintain ongoing ties with regional partners.
• Advise management on all local issues, risks and opportunities related to the project’s acceptability.
• Keep professionals in other departments involved in the project’s design informed about the information exchanged with stakeholders to inform analyses and critical decision‑making.
• Coordinate the logistics and implementation of consultation activities with external consultants.
• Support the development of communication tools necessary for consultations and advocacy efforts in general, and review them.
• Guide the Media Relations and Internal Communications team to ensure that content is developed to meet stakeholder needs.
• Represent the Project at various regional events and support the development of partnerships.
• Represent the team on certain internal coordination committees and ensure internal communication and follow‑up with the manager.
• Rigorously document consultation, advocacy and other initiatives and efforts within the Boréalis platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, political science, urban planning or any other field relevant to the position.
• Minimum eight years of experience in communications and community relations, or in related fields.
• Experience in managing relationships with diverse partners in project management and/or public consultation and engagement.
• Knowledge of Quebec’s political and socio‑economic issues.
• In‑depth understanding of how municipal political and administrative structures operate in Quebec.
• Proficiency in the mechanics of political mediation.
• Ability to travel to various communities in Quebec, sometimes for stays of several days.
• Availability and flexibility to participate in consultation activities (certain evenings and weekends during the consultation period).
• High integrity.
• Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written.

Skills

• Ability to easily build and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts, communicate them clearly in public, and write well‑structured texts that demonstrate this ability.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Strong ability to produce high‑quality deliverables for partners, the public or senior management.
• Experience with regulatory processes (federal and/or provincial), such as those of the Canadian Environmental Impact Assessment Agency (CEIAA) or the Bureau des audiences publiques en environnement (BAPE) in Quebec (an asset).
• Knowledge of the public transit and rail transportation sectors and their specific challenges (an asset).
• Knowledge of the Boréalis platform (an asset).

Benefits

• 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. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.