Ports & Marine Market Leader

Role Overview

CIMA+ is seeking a Ports & Marine Market Leader to help grow our presence across Canada’s port, marine terminal, and coastal infrastructure markets. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of client relationships, strategic growth, and complex infrastructure delivery. The role can be based out of any of our 40 offices in Canada.

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with port authorities, marine terminal operators, and public‑sector stakeholders
• Lead business development efforts and position CIMA+ for upcoming port and marine infrastructure opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams across transportation, environment, energy, coastal engineering, and digital services
• Support clients with integrated solutions including:
• Ports and marine infrastructure
• Coastal and climate‑resilience planning
• Environmental approvals and sustainability
• Asset management and modernization initiatives
• Represent CIMA+ at key industry events and forums
• Contribute to long‑term market strategy and growth across Canada

• 15+ years of experience in ports, marine, coastal, or transportation infrastructure
• Proven success in senior client leadership, market development, or business growth roles
• Consulting engineering experience would be an asset
• Strong understanding of port governance, marine infrastructure delivery, and regulatory environments
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including public agencies and Indigenous partners
• Ability to connect technical expertise with client needs and strategic outcomes
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and leadership skills
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

As a 100% employee‑owned firm, CIMA+ offers flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities to grow your career while helping communities thrive. Compensation 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 race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, or background. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Accommodations are available on request.