Vice-President, Operations, Greater Montréal and Abitibi regions

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

At BBA, you’ll use your skills and experience toactively contribute to our sound management and growth in Montréal and Abitibi regions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll ensure the seamless integration of our engineering, consulting and field practices while optimizing operational efficiency and advancing strategic initiatives to help our organization grow. Your responsibilities will include developing new business opportunities and ensuring the quality and excellence of our deliverables for existing and future clients. This position is for an experienced leader with a strong management background in engineering operations or consulting, as well as expertise in strategic market development.

An overview of your mandates and responsibilities

Business development

• Lead strategic business development initiatives to generate value-added OPEX and CAPEX projects for the growth, profitability and long-term success of the regions under your responsibility.
• Position those regions to generate growth opportunities by developing effective pursuit strategies.
• Establish a structure that fosters inter-office and inter-departmental synergy to cross-sell our services as much as possible and strengthen client engagement.

Operations management

• Secure the long-term viability of our Abitibi operations by diversifying our client base and services.
• Improve the efficiency and synergy among teams in executing major projects.
• Grow our market share in the energy and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Develop targeted expertise to support our growth in the mining and metals sector.
• Create and implement a regional operations plan in line with the firm’s overall objectives, in collaboration with the COO and other members of senior management.
• Promote adopting advanced technologies and innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and performance.
• Supervise the engineering activities of multiple offices to ensure operational excellence, the quality of deliverables and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, health and safety, project delivery and market strategies to achieve operational objectives.
• Optimize operational efficiency by applying best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and optimize regional performance.
• Develop a robust risk management plan to anticipate and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulations for all engineering, consulting and field activities.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop high-potential directors and managers.
• Steer initiatives in talent acquisition, retention and professional development to build and care for engaged, high-performing teams.
• Actively promote BBA’s corporate culture and business model to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong governance relationships with clients, external consultants, regulatory authorities and industry partners.
• Represent the firm at industry events and conferences to raise our profile and cultivate our image.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Engaging leadership style with a recognized ability to influence
• Ability to work under pressure while skillfully delegating and managing priorities
• Collaborative approach at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a team and to be open-minded and innovative
• Good adaptability and tolerance for ambiguity
• Excellent risk management
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with leaders and executives from different regions
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• A strategic thinker and fast learner with strong business acumen.

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• University degree in engineering or science or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in a leadership position at a consulting engineering firm
• At least 5 years of experience leading and building teams, from strategy through to operational execution
• The level of emotional intelligence, ability to influence and communication skills needed to foster collaboration with a variety of key stakeholders
• A track record of strong leadership across various Canadian regions
• Strong operational and analytical abilities
• Excellent knowledge of and ease with analytical tools and data concepts
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Major asset: Bilingual (English and French).

With us, you’ll get many benefits

• Involvement in innovation projects
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Promotion as one of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that allows you to work at the office and from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and where there’s no sense of hierarchy
• An opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees
• Opportunity to serve on committees for important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc.
• A growing business with many opportunities
• A generous retirement savings and health insurance plans
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• On site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priority.

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About BBA
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s , and we have been recognized as a .
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