CIMA+
CIMA+ is one of Canada’s largest employee-owned consulting engineering firms. A firm owned by its employees, CIMA+ is constantly on the lookout for individuals driven by a passion for innovation and a sustainable, inclusive future that prioritizes the well-being of our communities.
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Defence, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment.
With more than 3,600 employees and 40+ offices across Canada, CIMA+ has been ranked among the Best Employers in Canada for over twenty years according to the Kincentric survey.
Key facts:
53% Employee shareholders
25% New hires in the last 2 years
Platinum Level for the 100 major infrastructure projects in Canada
Employee-owned – 100% employee-owned Canadian firm
Founded in 1990 – Over 30 years of excellence
About CIMA+
Engineering for people. People are at the heart of everything we do.
CIMA+ is a 100% employee-owned, Canadian firm with an agile and multidisciplinary approach and an entrepreneurial culture that supports innovation.
Our Mission
Provide our clients with integrated consulting engineering services by leveraging a culture of excellence and collaboration. We believe that collaboration, innovation and excellence are essential to providing the best solutions to our clients and to overcoming the complex challenges facing our society.
Our Vision
To be the best human-scale firm, recognized for our employees, and for our innovative and sustainable solutions.
Our Purpose
To build a sustainable world. We believe in actively contributing to building a better future for present and future generations.
Why Choose CIMA+?
Based on the website content, here are the key reasons to choose CIMA+:
1. Employee-Owned Firm with a People-First Culture
CIMA+ is 100% employee-owned, meaning every team member has a stake in the firm’s success. Employees have ranked CIMA+ among the Best Employers in Canada for over twenty years. The company attracts and retains top talent in a stimulating work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
2. End-to-End Consulting Engineering Services
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services across multiple sectors:
Energy and Resources
Infrastructure
Defence
Transportation
Buildings
Project Management
Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems)
Earth and Environment
3. Proven Track Record & Industry Leadership
Founded in 1990 with over 30 years of experience
Platinum Level for the 100 major infrastructure projects in Canada
One of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms
Recognized as a leader in multiple sectors including railway engineering, airports, and sustainable infrastructure
4. Commitment to Sustainability & ESG
CIMA+ has integrated sustainable development into its core values since 2012 and publishes regular ESG reports guided by Global Reporting Initiative principles. The firm is a key player in the green economy, investing in responsible growth for a sustainable future. They help clients achieve business objectives while solving environmental challenges.
5. Innovation & Technology Integration
CIMA+ embraces a culture of innovation, integrating artificial intelligence into daily operations and maintaining a virtual collaborative platform that enhances team effectiveness and creativity. Their approach to innovation includes weekly discipline and sector community meetings where new findings are shared.
6. Collaborative & Entrepreneurial Culture
CIMA+ may be a large company, but it is driven by the same spirit of entrepreneurship characteristic of smaller organizations, with fewer hierarchical levels and extensive autonomy for employees. The firm values collaboration, innovation, and excellence as essential to providing the best solutions to clients.
7. Nationwide Presence with Local Focus
With 40+ offices across Canada and over 3,600 employees, CIMA+ operates nationwide while maintaining a local focus, addressing the needs of people, cities, the environment, and their unique challenges.
8. Employee Benefits & Work-Life Balance
CIMA+ offers comprehensive benefits including:
Tailor-made insurance and savings programs (life, disability, health insurance, RRSPs/RSPs, TFSAs)
Flexible working hours, hybrid working, overtime pay, and a right to disconnect charter
Inclusive assistance program with gender-affirming insurance and products for specific health needs
Exclusive discounts on gym memberships, DELL and Microsoft products, Bell products, and more
9. Award-Winning Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
CIMA+ has received Awards of Excellence from ACEC-Canada for its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The firm has also been recognized by OPWA for excellence in engineering and inclusive leadership
