Key Takeaways
- CIMA+ earned two 2026 ITE Canada District Awards: the Transportation Achievement Award – Planning for the Edmonton Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards update, and the Rising Star Award for Project Manager Kelsey Waugh.
- The updated Complete Streets standards integrate active transportation, climate resilience, and safety, providing a model for other Canadian municipalities.
- Kelsey Waugh’s decade‑plus experience, leadership in multidisciplinary projects, mentorship, and active ITE involvement were highlighted as reasons for her Rising Star recognition.
- CIMA+ is one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 offices, 3,700 employee‑owners, and a multidisciplinary focus on sustainable solutions across energy, infrastructure, defence, transportation, buildings, and more.
- The firm’s commitment to people, innovation, and quality drives its award‑winning work and ongoing industry leadership.
Award Recognitions for CIMA+ at the 2026 ITE Canada District Awards
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, received two distinctions at the 2026 ITE Canada District Awards, which were presented during the ITE Canada District Awards Luncheon held on June 3 in Victoria, British Columbia. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions within Canada’s transportation community. CIMA+ was honoured with the ITE Transportation Achievement Award – Planning for its work with the City of Edmonton on the 2025 update of the Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards (CSDCS). Additionally, Kelsey Waugh, Project Manager, Transportation Mobility at CIMA+, received the ITE Canada District Rising Star Award for her leadership, technical expertise, and contributions to the transportation profession.
Impact of the Updated Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards
The Transportation Achievement Award – Planning recognized CIMA+’s collaboration with the City of Edmonton on the 2025 update of the Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards. This initiative modernizes the city’s street design framework by embedding best practices in active transportation, climate resilience, and safety. As a result, designers now possess clearer guidance for developing streets that are more accessible, sustainable, and livable. The enhanced standards also serve as a benchmark for other municipalities in Alberta and across Canada, encouraging a shift toward multimodal, environmentally conscious urban planning.
Kelsey Waugh’s Professional Background and Achievements
Kelsey Waugh brings more than a decade of experience in transportation planning and engineering to her role at CIMA+. Throughout her career, she has led complex multidisciplinary initiatives, including transportation studies, environmental assessments, road safety reviews, and large‑scale data collection programs. Her technical proficiency is complemented by a strong commitment to mentoring emerging professionals and fostering collaboration within teams and across the industry. These qualities, combined with her demonstrated leadership, formed the basis for her selection as the recipient of the ITE Canada District Rising Star Award.
Leadership and Involvement within the Institute of Transportation Engineers
Beyond project work, Kelsey Waugh holds active leadership positions within the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). She currently serves as Treasurer for the ITE Canada District and has previously held various Section and District roles. Her ongoing engagement with ITE underscores her dedication to advancing the transportation profession through knowledge sharing, industry networking, and leadership development. Recognition as one of Canadian Consulting Engineer’s Top 10 Under 40 further attests to her rising influence and promise within the field.
Overview of CIMA+’s Business Scope and Organizational Structure
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services across a broad spectrum of sectors, including Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Defence, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (encompassing Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment. Founded in 1990, the firm’s pursuit of excellence has been ingrained in its corporate DNA. Leveraging decades of experience gathered from projects across Canada, CIMA+ delivers quality solutions that meet client expectations. This commitment has positioned the firm among the largest private consulting engineering companies in the country, with over 45 offices nationwide and a workforce exceeding 3,700 employees, most of whom share ownership in the company.
CIMA+’s Commitment to Sustainable Solutions and People‑Centric Values
The multidisciplinary teams at CIMA+ are united by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that improve the world. From the Board of Directors to the communities served, the firm’s commitment to people is evident in its drive to innovate, the projects it undertakes, and every action it takes. This people‑first philosophy underpins CIMA+’s award‑winning work, such as the Edmonton Complete Streets update, and fuels its ongoing efforts to create resilient, livable, and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
Contact Information and Sources
For further details about CIMA+ and its recent accolades, interested parties may visit the company’s website at cima.ca. Media inquiries can be directed to Andréanne St‑Pierre, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, at [email protected] or by telephone at 514‑348‑0891. General information and media requests should be sent to [email protected] or reached at 514‑919‑0931.
Prepared based on the press release issued by CIMA+ on June 5, 2026.