Planned high-speed electrified passenger rail connecting Toronto–Québec City via a dedicated 1,000 km network.
Lead Indigenous relations for high-speed train project in Quebec.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Transport
Rail
Project Management
Communication
Sector Specialisms
Rail Engineering
Transport Service Design
Passenger Experience
Asset Management
Railway Systems
High-Speed Rail Services
Multimodal Transport Integration
Role
Description
team leadership
indigenous relations
consultation process
socio‑economic development
feedback analysis
strategic alignment
Leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for implementing the strategy for relations with Indigenous communities and the Participation Plans for each of them.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous peoples and working closely with them to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations.
Lead and deploy the consultation process with Indigenous communities in Quebec, developing consultation topics and mechanisms and actively participating in their implementation while supporting meaningful participation by Indigenous communities in all phases of the project.
Participate in identifying opportunities and achieving socio-economic development targets for Indigenous communities, such as employment, contracts, and partnerships.
Analyze and integrate comments/requests gathered during consultations to guide strategic decisions and provide feedback to the Indigenous communities concerned.
Ensure that the activities of the Quebec Indigenous Relations team are aligned with those of Ontario, Rights and Environment, and all Alto business units to ensure a consistent and integrated approach.
Requirements
10+ years
team management
bilingual
bachelor's
indigenous consult
political savvy
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in team management.
Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written, is an important asset. The ability to communicate in one or more indigenous languages is an asset.
Proven experience in planning and conducting Indigenous consultations (in the context of major infrastructure projects would be an asset).
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, political science, international relations, or a related field.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to travel—up to 20-30% of the time—within the corridor and willingness to travel occasionally across Canada.
Knowledge of Quebec's Indigenous cultural protocols and realities.
Results-oriented with the ability to develop and execute effective strategies.
In-depth knowledge of government processes, relevant regulations, and Indigenous issues.
Political savvy, ability to influence and negotiate.
Benefits
An incentive compensation program.
Flexible hybrid work mode.
A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
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.
The passenger rail connects Toronto and Québec City, capable of reaching 300 km/h.
3.9B Design
Government-approved funding
Secured CA$3.9 billion for the design phase as part of a larger project.
368.3M Budget
Six-year financial backing
Allocated CA$368.3 million over six years from Budget 2024.
13× Ridership
Projected growth
Expects to achieve 13 times the current ridership levels.
Alto teams up with Cadence consortium—led by SNCF, Air Canada, Keolis, CDPQ Infra and others—to co-design, build and operate the corridor.
Typical projects include 300 km/h electrified track, modern accessible stations in seven cities, and integration with public and Indigenous consultations.
Construction expected post-Impact Assessment over multiple five-to-seven-year phases.
Decreases travel time by half: e.g., Toronto–Montreal reduced to ~3 hours and Toronto–Ottawa to ~2 hours.
Alto projects CA$38.4 billion in time savings, CA$7.2 billion in reduced emissions, and up to 51,000 construction jobs.
Delivered through a crown corporation combining public oversight with a private consortium.
Culture + Values
Committed to innovation
Committed to passenger safety
Committed to sustainable development
Shape the future of passenger transportation
Revolutionizing the rail industry in Canada
Environment + Sustainability
39 million tonnes
GHG reduction target
Estimated life-cycle reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to removing 9 million cars for one year.
300 km/h
Maximum train speed
Fully electric trains are capable of reaching speeds up to 300 km/h on dedicated electrified tracks.
40%
Rail share increase
Expected modal shift from car/air travel is projected to quadruple rail share between Toronto and Montréal.
2043
Network completion
Projected completion year for the full rail network, aligning with Canada's net-zero by 2050 target.
Contributes to Canada’s climate goals and supports net-zero commitment
Design phase funded with C$3.9 billion over 6 years; full project estimated cost C$80–120 billion