Senior Advisor, Real Property Acquisitions

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 currently recruiting two Senior Advisors, Real Property Acquisitions. The positions may be based in one of our four office locations: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, or Ottawa. 

The role

Reporting to the Director, Real Property Acquisitions, the Senior Advisor provides advisory, analytical, and coordination support across Alto’s land acquisition and Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) activities. The role supports the execution of approved land acquisition strategies by preparing analyses, coordinating property‑related workstreams, and advancing due diligence, transactions, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Working closely with the broader Real Property team, the Project Management Office (PMO) and internal partners (Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Commercial), the Senior Advisor helps ensure land acquisition activities are well‑coordinated, risk‑informed, and aligned with project schedules, budgets, and governance requirements.

The responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of Alto’s Land Acquisition Program by translating approved strategies and priorities into analysis, workplans, schedules, and coordination activities.
• Prepare acquisition and deal analyses for early and strategic property acquisitions, including due diligence coordination, option analysis, risk assessments, and briefing materials for Director‑ and senior‑level review to influence key decisions.
• Contribute to integration of Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) objectives into land acquisition activities, ensuring alignment with approved station‑area development strategies and stakeholder commitments.
• Coordinate property‑related workstreams with internal partners (Legal, Finance, Engineering, PMO) and external stakeholders, tracking inputs, decisions, risks, and follow‑ups.
• Participate in engagement with municipalities, developers, Indigenous partners, and external authorities by preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and documenting outcomes.
• Assist in the management of the acquired property portfolio through onboarding properties into the portfolio and coordinating with the property management function.
• Prepare materials for executive‑level updates, dashboards, and reporting on acquisition and TOD progress, risks, and upcoming decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of acquisition processes, tools, and PMO integration by identifying gaps, documenting lessons learned, and supporting process enhancements.

The requirements 

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in real estate acquisitions, land development, infrastructure delivery or a related field.
• Experience supporting complex land transactions, due diligence, negotiations and regulatory approvals.
• Exposure to TOD, public transit or large-scale infrastructure projects is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in multi-stakeholder and public-private environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including responsibilities that may evolve beyond the initial scope of the role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingualism is an asset.
• Willingness to travel in Ontario and Quebec as required.

Key Competencies 

• Analytical & Advisory Skills: Ability to synthesize complex information, assess risks and trade‑offs, and provide clear, practical advice to Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Coordination & Execution: Effectively coordinates multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and inputs to support timely and well‑governed decision‑making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners to facilitate alignment and issue resolution.
• Communication: Prepares clear, concise briefing materials, analyses, and reports tailored to senior audiences.
• Judgement & Accountability: Exercises sound judgement within delegated authority; escalates issues, risks, and decisions appropriately.

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.