Director, Railway Engineering

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Company Description We are a firm 100% owned by its employees, committed to sustainable development. We welcome people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers. At CIMA+, ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. Employees have flexibility to manage their work on their own terms and opportunities to work on projects that matter.

Job Description CIMA+’s Transportation team has a reputation for excellence in delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. As the Director of Railway Engineering – Western Canada, you will be instrumental in expanding our Railway Engineering services across Western Canada and growing a Railway Team in the region. You will drive design, management, and implementation of projects for key clients such as CN, CP, Rio Tinto, Transport Canada, and EXO. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work from home and from our offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

Effectively manage the current team in delivery of ongoing mandates and collaborate efficiently with the other CIMA+ Railway teams.

Engage with other CIMA+ business lines to identify and pursue multidisciplinary opportunities including mining, ports and marine, green transition, EV, transit, and other disciplines.

Identify and lead strategic development initiatives with a railway focus on Western Canada for local and regional clients and objectives.

Provide thought leadership, regulatory oversight, and mentorship to the developing team and continue effective growth strategies.

Supervise work performed by the team, including quality control, collaboration with CIMA+ railway teams, and technical project delivery.

Qualifications

Graduate of a recognized civil engineering program with 10+ years of exposure and experience in the railway engineering and construction industry.

Professional Engineer registered or eligible to be registered in your home province and eligible for Inter-Association Mobility registration in the adjacent Western Canada provinces.

Strong understanding of the local market, including future influences and trends, with a focus on railways and industrial clients.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities in personnel and performance management, decision making, client and change management, employee development, and team building.

Knowledge of railway standards, requirements, and technical design parameters is required.

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 employees.

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 your existing skills.

Additional Information 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+. 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. Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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