Senior Advisor, Indigenous Consultation and Engagement (QC)

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 seeking an innovative leader to join our Indigenous Relations team as a Senior Advisor. As part of our commitment to employment equity, we encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 2 offices: Montreal or Quebec. City.

The role

The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Consultation and Engagement plays a central role in supporting Alto’s understanding and implementation of Canada’s Duty to Consult on a complex, multi‑jurisdictional major infrastructure project. The role is responsible for building and sustaining strong, long‑term relationships with Indigenous communities and for implementing engagement activities that support corridor refinement, Indigenous participation in Environmental Field Studies, and the Impact Assessment process for a large‑scale linear project.

The position supports meaningful Indigenous participation throughout major project planning and development and contributes to Indigenous procurement, economic reconciliation, youth engagement, and urban Indigenous engagement initiatives along the Quebec City–Toronto corridor.

The responsibilities

Indigenous Consultation and Engagement

• Lead consultation activities related to Canada’s Duty to Consult for a major infrastructure project, including activities required under the Impact Assessment process.
• Build and sustain long‑term, trust‑based relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and organizations affected by a large‑scale corridor project.
• Support meaningful Indigenous participation throughout major project phases, including planning, studies, and engagement activities.

 Corridor Refinement and Impact Assessment

• Lead Indigenous consultation activities for a major project’s Impact Assessment, including coordination, documentation, tracking, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate Indigenous input into corridor refinement for a major linear infrastructure project, supporting planning, routing, and technical studies.
• Coordinate First Nation participation in Environmental Field Studies, including planning, community involvement, and follow‑up with internal teams and technical consultants.

Procurement, Employment and Training

• Lead internally and support Indigenous procurement, employment and training for a major project by advancing opportunities for Indigenous businesses, employment, and community economic participation.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate Indigenous engagement activities for a major project with internal teams, technical consultants, and project partners.
• Prepare briefing notes, summaries, and reports related to Indigenous engagement and consultation activities for a major infrastructure project.

The requirements

• Post‑secondary education in Indigenous Studies, social sciences, public policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting Indigenous engagement, consultation, or regulatory processes on major projects, including Environmental Field Studies or impact assessment activities.
• Experience supporting or implementing engagement activities across multiple workstreams on large or complex projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous governance, consultation practices, and community priorities.
• Proficiency in English or French; bilingualism is an asset.
• Ability to travel as required.

Key Competencies

• Indigenous Consultation & Cultural Competence: Demonstrates a strong understanding of Indigenous governance, consultation practices, and Canada’s Duty to Consult, and applies this knowledge respectfully and effectively within a major infrastructure and impact assessment context.
• Relationship Building & Trust‑Based Engagement: Builds and maintains long-term, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and organizations, using culturally appropriate, transparent, and collaborative engagement approaches.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinates Indigenous engagement activities across multiple workstreams, working closely with internal teams and project partners on a large, multi-jurisdictional linear infrastructure project.
• Strategic Communication & Professional Judgement: Communicates complex and sensitive information clearly and appropriately, with an ability to negotiate and exercise sound judgment and professionalism in high-impact and culturally sensitive contexts.

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.