Director, Geotechnical Engineering

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

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Look no further: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to oversee the geotechnical engineering activities under the civil division of the Project Management Office. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 4 offices: Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto or Quebec City.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Government and Public Relations in Ontario, this position oversees the Ontario Community Relations team and manages the daily implementation of citizen participation plans and other consultation activities to support the Project's development. 

They develop and maintain close relations with local stakeholders, including interest groups and individuals interested in or potentially affected by the Project. In collaboration with its consultants, they provide strategic advice in relation to the various issues and opportunities associated with the Project and guides the consequent development of appropriate consultation activities. 

The responsibilities

• Manage the Ontario Community Relations team, providing strategic direction, support, and fostering team growth.
• Ensure the effective delivery of our consultation program in Ontario.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other work streams and the PDP team to ensure successful stakeholder engagement activities.
• Play a key role in our visibility and stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Advise management on various issues and opportunities related to the Project.
• Implement citizen participation plans.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with regional stakeholders.
• Act as liaison with concerned citizen groups.
• Represent the Project at various regional events.
• Guide the Media Relations and Internal Communications team in the development and revision of communication tools required for consultations.
• Liaise with external consultants for the logistical organization and deployment of consultation activities.
• Ensure rigorous documentation of consultation approaches and efforts within the Borealis stakeholder management platform.

The requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, administration, environment or equivalent.
• Between 8 to 10 years of experience in communications or community relations or in related fields of expertise.
• Ability to create and maintain good relationships.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, share them clearly in public, and write well-crafted texts that demonstrate this.
• Good listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm in the face of intense or potentially hostile situations.
• Knowledge of Ontario's socio-economic issues.
• Knowledge of the functioning of municipal political and administrative structures in Ontario.
• Strong sense of ethics.
• Ability to adapt to flexible schedules and shifting priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Ontario as required.
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Interesting Assets

• Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written.
• Understanding of the specificities related to the reality of Indigenous groups in Canada.
• Knowledge of the Borealis stakeholder management platform.

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.