Expertise Director - Geotechnical

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Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.  

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.  

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. 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! 

At CIMA+, we believe that the most advanced technical expertise is best shared, passed on and embodied with goodwill and collaboration. That’s why we’re looking for a Director of Geotechnical Expertise with a passion for soil mechanics and/or soil dynamics, who wants to make a national impact—and would like to use their expertise to develop major projects across the country, while contributing to the development of talent within committed, multidisciplinary teams.

What you will experience at CIMA+:

• You will play a key and visible role in promoting our geotechnical expertise on a national scale.
• You will be an active member of our Center of Excellence for the Environment and Earth Sciences, a dynamic and committed community of experts.
• You will be free to choose your workplace from our offices across Canada.
• You will be joining an employee-owned company where collaboration and recognition are at the heart of our culture.

What you will accomplish:

• Act as a mentor and technical reference for our soil mechanics and dynamics teams.
• Supervise and validate major geotechnical studies on a variety of structures: power lines, dams, roads, foundations, buildings, retaining structures, etc.
• Participate in defining and implementing quality standards and best practices in geotechnical engineering.
• Offer technical training, share what you have learned and help tomorrow’s experts grow.
• Collaborate with our in-house experts to integrate innovative, multidisciplinary solutions into projects.
• Proudly represent CIMA+ at conferences and technical events and contribute to our position as a leader in the field.

• University degree in civil engineering, geotechnics, or related field.
• Master’s degree or doctorate in geotechnics (an asset).
• Over 20 years’ experience in engineering, specializing in soil mechanics and/or dynamics.
• Recognized for your technical expertise, your publications, your presence at conferences or your industry collaborations.
• Experience in mentoring, knowledge transfer and skills development.
• Strong communication, popularization, and teaching skills.
• Proficiency in specialized geotechnical modelling software.
• Fluency in spoken and written French; English is an asset.

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 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, please contact Réna Chont

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.​

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