Director, Wastewater

CIMA+; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Benefits available

Employee and Family Assistance Program

RRSP with up to 4% employer contrib.

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Work/Life balance policy across Canada

3–5 weeks vacation

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team delivers customized municipal infrastructure services across Canada. The Director, Wastewater role is based in Mississauga, Markham or Kitchener in a hybrid model and combines strategic business development, client engagement, technical oversight and team leadership to support complex wastewater projects.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams through all design phases, oversee facilities and pumping stations, and mentor staff while growing client relationships across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering.
• Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario.
• Minimum 15 years of municipal wastewater consulting and project leadership.
• Experience leading significant wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Strong expertise in wastewater treatment, sewage collection systems, pumping stations, and municipal infrastructure planning.
• Proven success in managing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of environmental assessment processes, regulatory approvals, municipal standards, and infrastructure delivery frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills.
• Established network of municipal client relationships within Ontario, particularly GTA and Southwestern Ontario, is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and design direction on major wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery, including environmental assessments, planning, approvals, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Direct the planning and execution of wastewater treatment facilities, sewage collection systems, and sewage pumping stations.
• Oversee project coordination, resource allocation, budget management, risk assessment, and quality assurance to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project partners throughout project development and implementation.
• Lead business development activities, including client relationship management, strategic account growth, proposal development, and project pursuits.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the Water sector.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to project managers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering professional development and mentorship across the team.
• Collaborate with leaders across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated and innovative infrastructure solutions.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and professional associations to strengthen market presence and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project leadership

Wastewater treatment

Regulatory approvals

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Job description

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top‑notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget. We support clients from start to finish, whether building brand new infrastructure or assessing, repairing, and expanding existing assets. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact.

Director, Wastewater

The role is based out of our Mississauga, Markham or Kitchener offices in a hybrid model. It combines strategic business development, client engagement, technical oversight, and team leadership to support the successful execution of complex wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and design direction on major wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery, including environmental assessments, planning, approvals, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Direct the planning and execution of wastewater treatment facilities, sewage collection systems, and sewage pumping stations.
• Oversee project coordination, resource allocation, budget management, risk assessment, and quality assurance to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project partners throughout project development and implementation.
• Lead business development activities, including client relationship management, strategic account growth, proposal development, and project pursuits.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the Water sector.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to project managers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering professional development and mentorship across the team.
• Collaborate with leaders across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated and innovative infrastructure solutions.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and professional associations to strengthen market presence and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal wastewater consulting, engineering, and project leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading significant wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Strong expertise in wastewater treatment, sewage collection systems, pumping stations, and municipal infrastructure planning.
• Proven success in managing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of environmental assessment processes, regulatory approvals, municipal standards, and infrastructure delivery frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills.
• Established network of municipal client relationships within Ontario, particularly within the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, is considered a strong asset.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees as an employee‑owned company.
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3‑5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve existing skills.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio‑economic status or background, etc.). We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. Accommodations are available on request.