Senior Advisor, Community and Network Planning
Alto · Public sector
Ottawa · Ontario · Canada
- Salary
- Not confirmed — see original posting
- Hours / week
- Not stated
- Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the railway sector, project management, public sector, or consulting
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
The role
Develop and implement Alto’s approach to compatible land use along the planned Québec City–Toronto high-speed rail network. Working with internal teams and planning authorities, the advisor helps align urban plans, mobility plans, and regulations with the safe integration of development near the railway right-of-way in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Responsibilities include drafting proximity standards, engaging planning and road authorities, technically reviewing proposed developments near railway operations, preparing opinions and requirements, participating in planning-impact assessments, supporting land acquisition, and contributing to real-property strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, environmental studies, real estate, or a related field, with at least 8 years of relevant experience in rail, project management, the public sector, or consulting. Fluency in both official languages is required. Applicants must be able to learn and explain technical concepts such as acoustics, rail safety, and stormwater management and demonstrate strong communication and writing skills. Membership in a professional order and experience with GIS or geospatial tools are assets.
Before you apply
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- Salary information has not been confirmed in this summary. Check the original posting for the advertised range and benefits.
- Weekly hours are not specified. Confirm the normal schedule, site attendance and any evening or weekend requirements.
- Ask how many days are on-site, where those days are worked and whether project demands change the arrangement.
- No closing date is indicated. Check the original posting before preparing an application; this does not mean recruitment is open indefinitely.
- Clarify the number of simultaneous projects, budget authority and support for procurement, invoicing and document control.
- Work details
- Flexible hybrid position that may be based in either Ottawa or Montréal; Ottawa is used as the primary location for this record. The official posting does not state the employment duration, weekly hours, travel requirements, publication date, application deadline, or salary.
- Languages
- Fluency in English and French required
- Date found
- Oct 12, 2026
- Posting date
- Not specified
- Closing date
- Not specified
- Discipline
- Transportation
- Reference
- 603624817
- Source
- Alto
Last verified: Oct 13, 2026