Senior Advisor, First Nations Financial Partnerships

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Senior Advisor, First Nations Financial Partnerships. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 4 offices: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto or Ottawa.

The role

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Economic Benefits and Partnerships, the Senior Advisor, First Nation Financial Partnerships, will be a key contributor in developing and executing strategies for the Alto Project with a strong focus on the financial participation of recognized First Nations proximate to the project’s corridor. The Senior Advisor will work in close collaboration with the Commercial team and Alto’s other internal functions (including technical teams, legal, finance, etc.).

The responsibilities

• Lead and organize engagement discussions on behalf of the Indigenous Relations team and in collaboration with the Commercial team, related to financial participation while developing material for such discussions.
• Advise Alto on the development and implementation of comprehensive financing strategies to support First Nations equity ownership, governance and other forms of financial participation in the Project.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with First Nations, Indigenous financing programs providers, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate successful financing partnerships.
• Liaise with the Indigenous Relations engagement teams and Cadence to signal the preferred form of First Nations financial participation to recognized First Nations proximate to the corridor.
• Collaborate with other functions and departments within and outside of the organization (e.g. Commercial, Legal, Finance, technical teams, Transport Canada, etc.) to ensure that financing initiatives align with broader corporate objectives, legal requirements, and Project timelines.
• Review the development of materials, detailed financial models and analyses to assess the viability and impact of various financing structures and proposals on First Nations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefing materials, and engagement tools that explain complex financing and equity participation concepts in a clear, accessible, and meaningful manner for wide variety of stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze evolving market conditions, government policies, and best practices related to First Nation finance and infrastructure projects to inform strategy and negotiations.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law or other relevant discipline. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Community and Economic Development, Commerce, Political Science, Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, and Indigenous economic development expertise will be considered. OR
• University degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and demonstrated expertise in Indigenous economic development, infrastructure investment, project finance, governance, or financial partnerships.
• Ability to understand complex financing structures, equity participation models, and financial analyses, and effectively translate technical information into plain language to support informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous project finance, Indigenous corporate governance, or Indigenous infrastructure investment.
• Ability to travel regularly across the Corridor.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Action and results-oriented with a proven ability to drive complex projects and agreements to completion.
• An MBA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English and French), both spoken and written, is considered an asset.

Why join our innovative team?

• 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.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration. To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.