Department Manager, Advanced Fuels And Chemicals - Instrumentation And Controls

Department Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals - Instrumentation and ControlsJob available in these locations:
Montreal, QC, CanadaMont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, CanadaQuebec City, QC, CanadaBoisbriand, QC, Canada
Type of position:
Regular
Your future role on our team
BBA is continuing to expandits Advanced Fuels and Chemicals business across Canada and is seeking adynamic and entrepreneurial leader to manage its Instrumentation and Controls(I&C) department. In this strategic role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinaryteam of engineers, designers and specialists while driving business growthwithin the chemical, advanced fuels, hydrogen, biofuels, e-methanol, carboncapture and industrial process sectors.
As department manager, you’llbe responsible for the operational performance, technical excellence, talentdevelopment and long-term growth of the I&C group. Beyond departmentleadership, you’ll play a key role in developing client relationships,identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals and contributing to BBA'smarket positioning in the rapidly evolving advanced fuels and chemicals sector.
You’ll work closely withproject managers, discipline leads, business development teams and marketdirectors to ensure successful project delivery while building a sustainablebacklog and growing BBA's presence in key industrial markets.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity toDepartment leadership and management
Lead,mentor and develop a team of instrumentation, controls, automation anddigital systems professionals
Establishdepartmental priorities, annual objectives and growth strategies
Overseeworkforce planning, recruitment, talent development and successionplanning
Foster aculture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuousimprovement
Ensure thedepartment's operational and financial performance
Business development and client management
Contributeto the growth of BBA's Advanced Fuels and Chemicals business in hydrogen,biofuels, e-fuels and carbon capture
Develop andmaintain strong relationships with clients, strategic partners andtechnology providers
Identify,qualify and advance business opportunities to support backlog growth
Develop andimplement positioning and capture strategies for strategic projects
Workclosely with sales teams, market directors and project managers to developstrategic accounts and generate new business opportunities
Proposals and service offerings
Help prepareproposals, budget estimates and technical presentations
AnalyzeRFPs and develop competitive execution and pricing strategies
Defineproject scopes, schedules, resource requirements and commercial approaches
Ensure thetechnical and commercial quality and compliance of proposals
Technical leadership
Providetechnical leadership in instrumentation, automation and process controlsystems
Guide theselection and integration of technologies while maintaining awareness ofindustry best practices and market trends
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Entrepreneurial spirit and business mindset
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
Inspirational leadership
Action and Results-oriented approach with a focus on client satisfaction
Thirst to learn and excel
Rigorous and ethical
Ability to develop trust-based relationships
Managerial courage
Strong commitment to health, safety and sustainability
Passion for mentoring and developing future leaders
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Summary of certificationsand job requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
From 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in consulting engineering, advanced fuels, chemicals, oil and gas, instrumentation and control or a related field
At least five years of experience in staff management, technical team management, project management or an equivalent role
Experience preparing proposals, client management and business development
Strong knowledge of design tools, office software and engineering methods applicable to instrumentation and control projects
Intermediate English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking Canadian provinces and abroad;
you may need to use English occasionally or regularly, depending on current projects
Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
An overview of BBA’s total rewards
Annual premium program for all regular employees
Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
Retirement savings plan
Time bank
Annual vacation and sick leave
Cellphone fee reimbursements
Premium for employee referrals
BBAconsiders many factors when determining the annual base salary, includinglocation, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience,technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, you get many benefits
Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
A corporate culture that values expertise
Participation in innovation projects
Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment and more
A growing business with many opportunities
An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
Onsite and at the office: Health, safety and the env
AboutBBABBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
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