Contract Administrator

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 an Contract Administrator. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 2 offices: Montreal or Toronto.

The role

Reporting to the Contract Manager, Commercial and Contracts, the Contract Administrator, 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 (CDP). During this phase, Alto and Cadence, the private developer 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. As part of the Commercial team, the Contract Administration function plays a critical role in supporting Alto’s operations. Key responsibilities include advising teams on contract interpretation, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and conditions, and delivering analytical insights to enhance contract performance. This role thrives on collaboration—working closely with cross-functional teams to align strategies, resolve challenges, and unlock value. It also involves engaging with Cadence when needed to drive shared outcomes.

The responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal change review committees, including the identification and analysis of contract sections, obligations, risks, and timelines impacted by proposed changes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual procedures related to change management, including notice requirements, approval workflows, and governance protocols.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and maintenance of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data as required under the PDA.
• Analyze KPI results against performance thresholds, identify potential non‑compliance, and prepare recommendations for management review.
• Act as a key liaison with legal, project, finance, technical, and commercial teams to support effective change management and performance monitoring.
• Manage and maintain contract management information, including amendments, change records, KPI data, CDP documentation, correspondence, and approval records, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Prepare and present recurring reports, dashboards, and trackers to support contract management oversight, governance forums, and informed decision‑making.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or law, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingualism (English and French), spoken and written.
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt in an evolving environment.
• Detail-oriented, action-driven and result-focused
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in infrastructure projects 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.