Senior Consultant – Operational Systems & Digital Solutions

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 youll make a real impact. Together well push boundaries and go above whats expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA 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. 

We 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. 

The 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. 

This 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. 

Beyond technical expertise we are looking for an entrepreneurial autonomous and results-oriented professional who wants to play an active role in developing CIMAs 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. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Client Advisory and Local Representation 

• Act as a senior technology advisor and local representative of CIMAs Operational and Digital Technology practice with clients in the GTA and Ontario 
• Develop trusted relationships with client stakeholders including business operational engineering and technology teams 
• Present technical issues alternatives risks and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Maintain effective communication between clients CIMA project teams technical specialists and other project participants 

Systems and Technology Advisory 

• Advise clients on the planning modernization integration and implementation of complex information and operational technology systems 
• Assess existing technology environments systems architectures and processes to identify gaps risks dependencies and opportunities for improvement 
• Develop technology strategies roadmaps requirements solution concepts options analyses and implementation approaches 
• Contribute to assignments involving enterprise and operational systems custom software systems integration cloud infrastructure data platforms analytics automation and emerging technologies 
• Evaluate technology alternatives considering operational requirements interoperability cybersecurity scalability lifecycle cost and implementation risks 
• Support system architecture technology selection procurement implementation integration and modernization initiatives 

Technology Integration Software and Data 

• Support the definition of system and application integration strategies across operational systems enterprise applications cloud environments SaaS platforms and third-party solutions 
• Work with other technical specialists to define appropriate architectures interfaces APIs middleware and data exchange approaches 
• Contribute to assignments involving automation AI IoT and other emerging digital capabilities where appropriate 

Practice and Business Development 

• Contribute to establishing and growing CIMAs Operational and Digital Technology presence in Ontario 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients 
• Participate in proposals qualifications presentations and client interviews 
• Connect opportunities in Ontario with expertise available across CIMA and help assemble multidisciplinary teams to pursue and deliver them 
• Transit and Industry Experience 

Transit industry experience is strongly preferred and will be an important consideration in candidate selection. Relevant transit experience may include expertise with systems such as: 

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 
• CAD/AVL and fleet management systems 
• Fare collection and fare integration 
• Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) 
• GTFS and GTFS-Realtime 
• Transit data and analytics platforms 
• Operational Technology and control systems 
• Integration between operational and enterprise systems 

Qualifications :

• University degree in engineering computer science information systems or a related discipline 
• Approximately 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 
• Experience with complex operational or mission-critical systems environments is highly valued. 
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients in a consulting advisory engineering or project delivery environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams. 
• Ability to operate effectively with limited day-to-day supervision and take ownership of client and project needs 
• Integrity team spirit and a commitment to excellence 

For more information contact Ibrahima Amadou LY

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At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont 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 eligible 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 :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA 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.

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.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMAs policies. If you require an accommodation please let us know. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time