Senior Director, Wastewater

CIMA Canada Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Employee ownership

RRSP with employer contribution

Share purchase opportunity

Work/Life balance

Vacation 3-5 weeks

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+ in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Director, Wastewater to lead the growth and delivery of our municipal wastewater practice across British Columbia. You will combine strategic business development, client engagement, technical oversight, and team leadership to support the successful execution of complex wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.

The role will be based out of our Vancouver office, in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal wastewater consulting, engineering, and project leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team development skills.
• Established network of municipal client relationships within British Columbia, particularly within the Vancouver area, is considered 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

Business development

Project leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. in British Columbia

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

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 and real-estate developers. 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 for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are looking for a Senior Director, Wastewater, to lead the growth and delivery of our municipal wastewater practice across British Columbia. This leadership role combines strategic business development, client engagement, technical oversight, and team leadership to support the successful execution of complex wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. As a senior technical advisor, you will help shape project solutions, mentor staff, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our Infrastructure sector. The role will be based out of our Vancouver office, in a hybrid model.

The opportunity to be an Associate Partner will be available for the right candidate.

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.
• Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.
• 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.
• Thorough 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 British Columbia, particularly within the Vancouver area, is considered a strong asset.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• 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
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why 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.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.