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Senior Advisor, Environmental Permits

9 hours ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Alto Full time

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, Environmental Permits & Authorizations. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 3 offices: Montreal, Quebec City or Toronto.

The role
Reporting to the Senior Director, Compliance and Environmental Assessments, the incumbent is responsible for planning, submitting, monitoring, and ensuring compliance for all project-related permits and approvals. This role works closely with internal teams -engineering, procurement, construction, and project management- as well as external regulatory authorities to develop permitting strategies, ensure approvals are obtained within the required timeframes, and integrate best environmental practices into project execution.

The Responsibilities

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

The Requirements

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