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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.\nAt 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.\nWelcome to CIMA+\n The Operational Solutions and Technologies team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of critical infrastructure, systems, and engineering projects. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, telecommunications, IT/OT convergence, intelligent automation, software and systems engineering, and systems integration, the team develops resilient, scalable, and optimized solutions that ensure the long-term sustainability of infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. 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!\nCIMA+ is looking for a Senior Consultant - Operational Systems & Digital Solutions to join and help grow our Operational and Digital Technologies practice in the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario.\nWe are specifically looking for a senior professional with experience in technology systems and digital solutions that directly support physical operations, infrastructure and operational assets. Our immediate focus is the transit market, and meaningful experience with technologies supporting transit operations will be a strong consideration in candidate selection. Relevant experience from other operationally intensive and asset-based sectors, including defence, airports, energy, utilities and critical infrastructure, will be strongly considered.\nThe successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of operational applications and their underlying technology environment, including systems integration, software, APIs and middleware, data platforms, cloud and on-premises infrastructure, networks and cybersecurity. We are not looking for a specialist in every technology layer, but rather for someone with sufficient technical depth and breadth to understand how these components come together to deliver reliable, integrated, end-to-end operational solutions.\nThis is not a corporate IT, managed services, system administration or software product development role. We are particularly interested in candidates whose technology experience has been acquired in environments where digital systems are closely connected to day-to-day operations, physical assets, field activities or mission-critical services.\nBeyond technical expertise, we are looking for an entrepreneurial, autonomous and results-oriented professional who wants to play an active role in developing CIMA+'s presence in Ontario. The successful candidate will be expected to build trusted client relationships, identify and shape opportunities, lead assignments, mobilize expertise from across CIMA+, and progressively contribute to the growth of our local team and business.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nClient Advisory and Local Representation\nAct as a senior technology advisor and local representative of CIMA+'s Operational and Digital Technology practice with clients in the GTA and Ontario \nDevelop trusted relationships with client stakeholders, including business, operational, engineering, and technology teams \nPresent technical issues, alternatives, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders \nMaintain effective communication between clients, CIMA+ project teams, technical specialists, and other project participants \nSystems and Technology Advisory\nAdvise clients on the planning, modernization, integration, and implementation of complex information and operational technology systems \nAssess existing technology environments, systems, architectures, and processes to identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement \nDevelop technology strategies, roadmaps, requirements, solution concepts, options analyses, and implementation approaches \nContribute to assignments involving enterprise and operational systems, custom software, systems integration, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, analytics, automation, and emerging technologies \nEvaluate technology alternatives considering operational requirements, interoperability, cybersecurity, scalability, lifecycle, cost, and implementation risks \nSupport system architecture, technology selection, procurement, implementation, integration, and modernization initiatives \nTechnology Integration, Software and Data\nSupport the definition of system and application integration strategies across operational systems, enterprise applications, cloud environments, SaaS platforms, and third-party solutions \nWork with other technical specialists to define appropriate architectures, interfaces, APIs, middleware, and data exchange approaches \nContribute to assignments involving automation, AI, IoT, and other emerging digital capabilities where appropriate \nPractice and Business Development\nContribute to establishing and growing CIMA+'s Operational and Digital Technology presence in Ontario \nBuild and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients \nParticipate in proposals, qualifications, presentations, and client interviews \nConnect opportunities in Ontario with expertise available across CIMA+ and help assemble multidisciplinary teams to pursue and deliver them \n Transit and Industry Experience \nTransit industry experience is strongly preferred and will be an important consideration in candidate selection. Relevant transit experience may include expertise with systems such as:\nIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) \nCAD/AVL and fleet management systems \nFare collection and fare integration \nAutomatic Passenger Counting (APC) \nGTFS and GTFS-Realtime \nTransit data and analytics platforms \nOperational Technology and control systems \nIntegration between operational and enterprise systems \n University degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline \nApproximately 10 or more years of relevant professional experience in technology consulting, systems engineering, information technology, software, infrastructure, cloud, data, systems integration, Operational Technology, or related fields \nExperience with complex, operational, or mission-critical systems environments is highly valued. \nDemonstrated experience working directly with clients in a consulting, advisory, engineering, or project delivery environment \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English \nAbility to work effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams. \nAbility to operate effectively with limited day-to-day supervision and take ownership of client and project needs \nIntegrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence \nFor more information, contact Ibrahima Amadou LY\nAt 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. \n Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:\nComprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program\nRetirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution\nAs an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees\nFlexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode\nWork/Life balance policy across Canada\n3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience\nTailored training to improve your existing skills\n 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.\nCIMA+ 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.\nEthics 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.).\nIn 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.\nWe are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. 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