Planned high-speed electrified passenger rail connecting Toronto–Québec City via a dedicated 1,000 km network.
Support landowner relations, negotiations, and coordination for high‑speed rail project.
3 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 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
stakeholder relations
research support
progress monitoring
event coordination
agreement preparation
report writing
Build and maintain constructive relationships with landowners and their associations.
Act as a point of contact for the Engagement & Communications team on land-related content for public-facing activities.
Conduct research to support negotiations and impact mitigation strategies.
Monitor the progress of landowner relations and agreements, escalating issues when necessary.
Help organize land-related activities with external partners, including information sessions and discussion tables.
Support the preparation and follow-up of agreements, negotiation records, and briefing materials.
Draft reports and presentations for management, government partners, and stakeholder working groups.
Requirements
bachelor's
gis
excel
bilingual
2-4 yrs
communication
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, administration, political science, communications, or a related field.
Skills in GIS (mapping, spatial analysis) and experience in managing land or territorial data are considered assets.
Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in stakeholder relations, negotiations, or infrastructure projects.
Ability to produce clear, well-structured reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent collaboration skills, combined with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in line with project objectives.
Fluency in both official languages (French and English) is an asset.
Legal and operational knowledge related to land acquisition, land negotiations, planning frameworks, or public infrastructure (contractual agreements, Real property concepts) is considered an asset.
Comfortable using Excel and analytical tools to organize and interpret information.
Curious and proactive mindset to grow in a fast-moving project environment.
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.
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