Senior Project Director, Transit Planning

Senior Project Director, Transit Planning Base pay range CA$183,760.00/yr - CA$200,000.00/yr Report directly to the Vice‑President of Transportation Ontario and support CIMA+ growth initiatives in the transit planning market in Ontario, with a strong focus on the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) and BRT markets. Key Responsibilities: Strengthen, expand, lead and inspire our team of professionals, technicians and support staff, with a specific focus on transit planning. Develop and implement business development strategies to support CIMA+ growth in the transit planning market in Ontario. Define bid strategies and lead proposals elaboration (technical and financial). Lead and manage transit planning projects, from light assignments to large, complex multidisciplinary projects. Support large transit projects as a discipline lead when your specific expertise is required.Oversee and supervise project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors. Support growing our mobility and transit practice through targeted recruitment, with the opportunity to build a team under your supervision. Provide mentorship and support to junior project managers and staff in the organization. Participate in CIMA+ overall business development, marketing initiatives and cross‑business opportunities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) from Professional Engineers Ontario. Registered Professional Planner (RPP) from Ontario Professional Planners Institute. Minimum of 10 years of experience in transit planning. In‑depth knowledge of transit systems and the Ontario transit market. Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, with Project Manager roles in TPAP projects. Strong financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets, procurement processes, and contracts. Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and negotiation skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a diverse audience. Strategic‑minded with the ability to create strong partnerships across the company and the industry to position CIMA+ for success. 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. 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: Compensation for this role is 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. Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of identity. In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. Accommodations are available on request. We use 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr