Planned high-speed electrified passenger rail connecting Toronto–Québec City via a dedicated 1,000 km network.
Lead commercial deal structuring & negotiations for high-speed rail project
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Office Full-Time
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
deal structuring
contract negotiation
reporting
invoice review
risk evaluation
market monitoring
Lead the development of commercial and contractual deal structuring analysis, in conjunction with the PDP.
Negotiate core PDP contract terms, including funding, payment methods, KPIs, risk sharing, and termination compensation.
Prepare detailed briefings and reports on the status of activities for senior management, senior Government stakeholders, and the Board of Directors.
Manage, negotiate, and oversee PDP contracts and agreements, including monitoring contractors, subcontractors, operators, lenders, and other external partners.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timely review of PDP invoices by the technical team and approve invoices from the PDP as per the terms of the PDA.
Evaluate project delivery, risk allocation, costs, and long-term benefits.
Provide training and development opportunities to build expertise within the team on contract negotiations and commercial strategies, while also mentoring and coordinating a large and diverse group of external advisors from multiple disciplines.
Monitor market changes—including interest rates, supply limits, inflation, and escalation—to manage contract risks and inform commercial structuring.
Requirements
p3
bilingual
problem solving
15+ years
cfa
bachelor
Experience with public private projects (P3) and/or collaborative models (progressive P3, IPD, Alliancing, etc.).
Bilingualism (English and French), both spoken and written, is considered an asset.
Demonstrated detail-orientation, strong negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Minimum 15 years experience in deal structuring and financing for major infrastructure projects, including expertise in public-private partnerships (P3) and collaborative delivery models.
Flexibility is required, as the role involves travel between Toronto and Montreal.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, or equivalent. Relevant certification (e.g., CFA) is considered an asset.
Proven ability to adapt to changing environments, drive results, and foster collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Benefits
A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
An incentive compensation program.
Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
Flexible hybrid work mode.
Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
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.
Training + Development
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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