Analyst, Contract Management

At Alto, we are re-imagining passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada! Our goal is to create a new sustainable passenger train network that will run faster, more often and will be more reliable between Toronto and Québec City.

Are you ready to take on a stimulating and impactful challenge? Look no further: Alto is looking for an Analyst, Contract Management based in Montreal.

The role

Reporting to the Director, Commercial and Contracts, the Analyst, Contract Management, plays a crucial role in supporting Alto’s contract administration function, with a particular focus on the Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) that governs the Co-Development Phase. During this phase, Alto and Cadence, the private development partner, collaborate to advance the project design, engage in consultations with local communities, Rightsholders, and stakeholders, and secure a positive Impact Assessment decision, among other activities. 

The key responsibilities of the contract administration function, which is part of the Commercial team, include collaborating with Cadence, providing support to Alto’s teams on contract interpretation, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions, and providing analytical support to optimize contract performance.

The responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring Cadence’s performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring they follow the terms and conditions of the PDA.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues and provide updates on contract status.
• Conduct analysis and provide strategic advice to support the team in their interactions with Cadence.
• Support the team, as needed, in the review of invoices, changes requests, etc. as per the terms of the PDA.
• Prepare dashboards, maintain logs and prepare reports and presentations to inform the leadership team on the status of activities related to the contract management aspects of the projects.
• Conduct research and contract analysis, as needed, to support the team in developing strategies for the future agreements.
• Lead the development and management of internal planning, reporting and dashboards to provide comprehensive insights into the team’s key activities.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or law, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingualism (English and French), both spoken and written.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt in an evolving environment.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Action and results oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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.