Senior Director, Commercial Policy

Description

• Promotes evidence-based policy by leveraging business case analysis and economic research.
• Liaises with international rail providers to align Alto’s project with global best practices and position Canada as a leader in high-speed rail.
• Directs Alto’s Policy Innovation Lab to foster academic collaboration and actionable insights for the Alto network.
• Oversees integration of economic studies to inform and justify projects.
• Represents Alto at senior meetings, negotiating agreements and partnerships.
• Manages policy assessments and communications to influence government and partners.
• Monitors trends and legislation to anticipate impacts on transportation strategy.
• Provides strategic leadership to a small team on transportation policy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Leads creation of strategic plans and analyses to guide organizational decisions.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of government policy, strategic planning, and economics, with additional strengths in sociology, statistics, law, political science, and finance.
• Ability to evaluate and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data.
• Offers thought leadership on socio-economic issues, recommending solutions for organizational goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong capacity to engage with diverse areas of expertise and synthesize their inputs to maintain a cohesive, organization-wide perspective.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong strategic partnerships nationally and internationally.
• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in policy development and strategic planning, primarily in transportation or similar sectors, managing complex, multi-jurisdictional challenges and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to lead collaborative teams and drive organizational objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to independently drive initiatives from start to finish.

Benefits

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance