GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB, Oct. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- CIMA+, one of Canada's largest private consulting engineering firms, officially opened its new office in Grande Prairie yesterday, marking another milestone in the firm's continued growth in Alberta and Western Canada. This new office, located at 9928 100 Avenue becomes CIMA+'s fifth office in Alberta, and its 11^th across Western Canada.

The official opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 1^st, held in collaboration with the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce. The new office formalizes CIMA+'s presence in Grande Prairie, where employees have already been working locally for the past year. The firm plans to continue hiring in the coming months to strengthen its local team and expand its capacity to serve clients and partners across Northern Alberta.

The Grande Prairie office is part of CIMA+'s broader strategy to bolster its presence across the province and position its teams closer to the communities and markets they serve. Northern Alberta continues to generate opportunities across several sectors, and the new office provides a local base from which CIMA+ can provide expertise in buildings, infrastructure, transportation, energy and resources, and other key sectors to support a wide range of projects.

"Grande Prairie is an important part of our continued development in Western Canada and particularly in Alberta, where we see significant opportunities for growth across several markets. Establishing a permanent office here brings us closer to our clients and partners, and enhances our ability to respond to the evolving needs of our northern communities." said Daniel Matthews, Regional Executive Vice President, Western Canada at CIMA+.

CIMA+ is committed to building a strong local presence and developing lasting relationships within the Grande Prairie business community. The firm recently became a member of the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce and intends to continue engaging with local organizations, clients and partners as its team grows.

"Our goal is to combine local knowledge with national expertise. We know Grande Prairie, we understand the realities of the region, and we want to be active members of this community. At the same time, our clients and partners here can draw on CIMA+'s multidisciplinary expertise from across Canada to support projects in a wide range of sectors." said Trevor North, Lead Engineer and Grande Prairie Office Lead at CIMA+.

Grande Prairie also represents a strategic location within the transportation and logistics corridor serving Northern Alberta and communities farther north. This positioning supports CIMA+'s broader market development strategy, including its growing capabilities in the defence sector.

"Strengthening our presence in Northern Alberta is an important part of our defence market strategy. Grande Prairie's location along a key northern logistics corridor brings us closer to the communities, partners and infrastructure that will play an important role in supporting Canada's evolving defence needs. It also allows us to mobilize expertise from across CIMA+ to support complex, multidisciplinary projects." said Sylvain Gazaille, Senior Director, Defence Market at CIMA+.

About CIMA+ 

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. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our clients' expectations. This commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with over 45 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,700 people, most of whom share ownership in the company. 

Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better place. 

From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the projects we carry out and in every action we take. 

For more information, visit cima.ca 

SOURCE CIMA+