Senior Advisor, Environmental Permits & Authorizations at Alto in Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

permit strategy

authority liaison

compliance tracking

report management

environmental integration

schedule coordination

Collaborate with the Permits, Licenses, and Approvals (PLA) team and other stakeholders to develop permitting and approval strategies.
Liaise with approving authorities to ensure timely approvals and respond to questions.
Maintain detailed environmental reports, permit status updates, and compliance tracking for executive management and stakeholders.
Coordinate internal working groups to align PLA requirements and expectations.
Track PLA progress and deliverables.
Manage compliance with approval conditions.
Work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate environmental best practices into project execution plans.
Lead the planning, submission, and tracking of permits required for construction and operation, including land use approvals, environmental permits, and sustainability certifications.
Coordinate PLA contributions to the overall project schedule.

Requirements

10+ years

auditing

document management

regulatory processes

master's degree

bilingual

Minimum 10 years of experience in permitting, environmental regulation, and compliance monitoring.
Demonstrated experience in auditing, document management, and relations with regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of linear projects or infrastructure (an asset).
Significant experience and proven ability to navigate complex regulatory processes (federal and/or provincial), interact with government agencies, and manage permit deadlines.
Experience in environmental program management.
Master's degree in management or environmental studies (an asset).
Excellent knowledge of the environmental legislative and regulatory framework.
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or other related fields.
Strong understanding of environmental issues, environmental impact assessments, permitting laws, and sustainability frameworks.
Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

300 km/h speed

High-speed passenger rail

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

Inclusion & Diversity

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Careers

Frequently Asked Questions

Alto and You (Engagement)

Introducing Alto, The Alternative

Role

Description

permit strategy

authority liaison

compliance tracking

report management

environmental integration

schedule coordination

Collaborate with the Permits, Licenses, and Approvals (PLA) team and other stakeholders to develop permitting and approval strategies.
Liaise with approving authorities to ensure timely approvals and respond to questions.
Maintain detailed environmental reports, permit status updates, and compliance tracking for executive management and stakeholders.
Coordinate internal working groups to align PLA requirements and expectations.
Track PLA progress and deliverables.
Manage compliance with approval conditions.
Work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate environmental best practices into project execution plans.
Lead the planning, submission, and tracking of permits required for construction and operation, including land use approvals, environmental permits, and sustainability certifications.
Coordinate PLA contributions to the overall project schedule.

Requirements

10+ years

auditing

document management

regulatory processes

master's degree

bilingual

Minimum 10 years of experience in permitting, environmental regulation, and compliance monitoring.
Demonstrated experience in auditing, document management, and relations with regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of linear projects or infrastructure (an asset).
Significant experience and proven ability to navigate complex regulatory processes (federal and/or provincial), interact with government agencies, and manage permit deadlines.
Experience in environmental program management.
Master's degree in management or environmental studies (an asset).
Excellent knowledge of the environmental legislative and regulatory framework.
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or other related fields.
Strong understanding of environmental issues, environmental impact assessments, permitting laws, and sustainability frameworks.
Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

300 km/h speed

High-speed passenger rail

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

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Careers

Frequently Asked Questions

Alto and You (Engagement)

Introducing Alto, The Alternative