Advisor, Community Relations (Ottawa)

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 Advisor, Community relations in Ottawa.

The responsibilities

• Advise management on various issues and opportunities related to the Project.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with regional stakeholders.
• Act as liaison with concerned citizen groups.
• Support the Project team at various regional events.
• Liaise with 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.

The requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, administration, environment or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications and community relations or in related fields of expertise.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, external practitioners, and rightsholders and create networks to facilitate information flow.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to engage diverse partners and experience in briefing senior executives. 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to remain calm in the face of intense or potentially hostile situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the functioning of municipal political and administrative structures in Ontario.
• Strong sense of ethics.
• Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written (an asset).
• Proficiency in technological and office electronic tools (in particular, the Microsoft suite).
• Knowledge of the public transit and rail transportation sectors and their specific issues (an asset).
• Knowledge of linear projects or infrastructures (an asset).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Requires frequent travel.

Key Competencies

• Action and results oriented.
• Exceptional judgment and rigor.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and popularize complex concepts.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan and organize meetings, events, and projects.
• Development of communications materials and planning tools.
• Computer platform proficiency.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Respect the organization's ethics and values.

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic Group insurance paid for you and your family, including medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• A pension plan and saving options (RRSP and TFSA)
• Flexible benefits: access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle
• Vacation based on experience, available as soon as you're hired
• Incentive bonus program
• Work in flexible hybrid mode
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation and forward-thinking solutions
• A unique opportunity to craft 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.