Manager, Communications and Special Projects

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 a Manager, Communications and Special Projects. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 2 offices: Toronto or Ottawa.

The role

The Manager, Communications Services and Special Projects leads a team responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing communication initiatives across the organization. Responsible to deliver internal communication, communication projects and linguistic services, this role ensures the consistent positioning of the organization’s messages, proactively addresses misinformation, provides strategic guidance to business partners and contribute to the development of content that strengthens understanding, trust, and alignment among stakeholders.

The responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of communication and linguistic advisors in the delivery of high-quality communication strategies and materials.
• Oversee the planning and execution of communication projects that support corporate priorities, organizational changes, and business needs.
• Provide strategic communications advice to internal partners, ensuring alignment with the company’s narrative, tone, and standards.
• Ensure the deployment of the internal communication strategy.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of key messages that clearly position the company’s initiatives, ensuring accuracy and proactively addressing misinformation.
• Oversee the organization of events for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the Media Relations team by offering support on issues management, content development, and message preparation.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning and help maintain an integrated communications approach across internal, external, media, and digital platforms.

The requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications or other relevant discipline (or other combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in corporate communications, including internal communications and in the preparation of various communications products.
• Demonstrated experience in managing personnel, including direct supervision and matrix management of multidisciplinary teams or contributors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in linear infrastructure projects (advantage).
• Expertise in communication projects with Indigenous audiences (advantage).
• Proven ability to deal with pressure and conflict calmly and professionally.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

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.