Senior Advisor, First Nations Financial Partnerships

About the role

Alto, the high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto, is looking for a Senior Advisor, First Nations Financial Partnerships. Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Economic Benefits and Partnerships, the role focuses on the financial participation of recognized First Nations near the project corridor, working closely with the Commercial team and other internal functions. The candidate may be based in one of four offices: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto or Ottawa.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and organize engagement discussions on behalf of the Indigenous Relations team, in collaboration with the Commercial team, and develop material for them
• Advise Alto on financing strategies supporting First Nations equity ownership, governance and other financial participation
• Build trust-based relationships with First Nations, Indigenous financing program providers, financial institutions and other stakeholders
• Liaise with Indigenous Relations teams and Cadence to signal the preferred form of financial participation to recognized First Nations
• Work with Commercial, Legal, Finance, technical teams and Transport Canada so financing initiatives match corporate objectives, legal requirements and project timelines
• Review materials, detailed financial models and analyses to assess the viability of financing structures and proposals
• Prepare and deliver presentations and briefing materials explaining financing and equity concepts to stakeholders
• Monitor market conditions, government policies and best practices in First Nation finance and infrastructure projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in 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, experience and Indigenous economic development expertise will be considered
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Indigenous economic development, Indigenous project finance, Indigenous corporate governance or Indigenous infrastructure investment
• Ability to understand complex financing structures and equity models and explain them clearly to stakeholders
• Regular travel across the Corridor
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills; action and results oriented
• An MBA, CFA or other professional designation is an asset; bilingualism (English and French) is also an asset

What we offer

• Paid group insurance for you and your family (medical, dental, life, disability)
• Wellness and health accounts
• A Flex-Alto account of $500
• Retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA)
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring
• Incentive compensation program
• Flexible hybrid work mode