Development director Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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 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 Director, Wastewater, to lead the growth and delivery of our municipal wastewater practice across Ontario. 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 can be based out of our Mississauga, Markham or Kitchener offices, in a hybrid model.

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.
• 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 Ontario, particularly within the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, is considered a strong asset.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

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
• 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

For more information contact Georgeta Suta.

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.

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

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