Advisor, Community Relations (Toronto)

Advisor, Community Relations (Toronto)

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid/Frequent Travel Required)
Company: Alto — High-Speed Rail Project (Quebec City to Toronto)

About Alto

Alto is leading Canada’s transformative high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto, supported by the Government of Canada. This initiative aims to enhance quality of life, strengthen community connections, and boost economic growth.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Community Relations (Ontario), the Advisor, Community Relations (Toronto) supports the execution of stakeholder and consultation plans to advance the Project’s development. This role focuses on maintaining strong relations with local stakeholders, interest groups, and individuals impacted by the project.

You will provide strategic advice on emerging issues and opportunities, support consultation efforts, document stakeholder feedback, and occasionally represent the project at local events and expert working groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide management with strategic advice regarding stakeholder issues and project opportunities

• Build and maintain ongoing communication with regional stakeholders and citizen groups

• Support project participation at regional events and consultations

• Collaborate with Media Relations and Internal Communications to develop and revise communication tools

• Coordinate with external consultants to organize consultation logistics

• Document consultation activities and stakeholder feedback rigorously in Borealis database

• Follow up internally on raised issues and support feedback sessions with stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, administration, environment, or related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, community relations, or related fields

• Proven ability to build networks with internal and external stakeholders, including rightsholders

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including briefing senior executives

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex information

• Calm and professional in high-pressure or potentially hostile situations

• Skilled in managing shifting priorities and deadlines in dynamic environments

• Knowledge of municipal political and administrative structures in Ontario

• Strong ethics and integrity

• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other technological tools

• Knowledge of public transit, rail transportation, and linear infrastructure projects is a plus

• Flexible work hours and frequent travel required

Key Competencies

• Action and results-oriented with excellent judgment and rigor

• Strong research, synthesis, and communication skills

• Organized in planning meetings, events, and project deliverables

• Adaptable to uncertainty and ambiguity

• Commitment to ethical conduct and organizational values

Why Join Alto?

• Comprehensive group insurance for you and your family (medical, dental, life, disability)

• Pension plan and savings options (RRSP, TFSA)

• Flexible benefits including wellness and health accounts

• Vacation time available immediately based on experience

• Incentive bonus program

• Flexible hybrid working environment

• Culture encouraging innovation and initiative

• Unique opportunity to contribute to shaping Canada’s future transportation system

Diversity & Inclusion

Alto is dedicated to creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and are committed to accommodating your needs throughout the recruitment process confidentially.

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