Agent, IT Asset Management and FinOps

bba; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian consulting engineering firm is looking for an individual to manage technology assets and support IT procurement activities. This role focuses on optimizing financial operations within cloud environments, alongside collaborative efforts with diverse internal teams. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of IT experience and be proficient in both English and French.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Group insurance plan

Access to a time bank

Annual vacation

Onsite mobility premium

Qualifications

• At least two years of IT experience.
• Basic knowledge of corporate IT hardware.
• Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage software, hardware and accessory inventories.
• Monitor costs and use of specialized software and cloud resources.
• Work with various internal teams for daily operations.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Cloud Optimization

Collaboration

Education

College diploma or university degree in administration, finance, computer science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

Position type: Regular

Your future role on our team

You’ll report to the team leader for Operational Solutions and provide essential administrative and operational support to our organization. Initially, you’ll be managing technology assets daily and supporting purchasing activities, while gradually building your knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud environment optimization. This role will help you develop your skills and prepare for more strategic responsibilities.

In the short term, you'll help maintain accurate inventories, control costs and track asset life cycles. In the medium term, you'll help analyze IT costs and set up dashboards and cloud optimization initiatives.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:

Asset and procurement management

• Manage software, hardware and accessory inventories and their retirement
• Perform day-to-day tasks related to acquiring, allocating and retiring IT assets
• Help prepare purchase requests and track orders, renewals and receipts
• Maintain hardware and software compliance based on established standards
• Manage IT contracts
• Support the M&A process by establishing IT inventories
• Serve as a contact point with internal teams and suppliers for all IT asset matters
• Produce regular reports on assets and costs

Introduction to FinOps analysis and cloud optimization

• Monitor costs and use of specialized software and cloud resources (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Help prepare budget and forecast reports
• Help document CAPEX/OPEX allocations and internal chargeback and showback models
• Support dashboard development (Power BI, Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer), under supervision
• Learn best practices for optimizing cloud costs (rightsizing, removing unused resources)

Collaboration and continuous improvement

• Work with the Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Development, Operations and Finance teams
• Help develop and update internal procedures and guides
• Learn agile methods and take part in team activities

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Desire to work together while having fun
• Commitment to sustainable and agile solutions
• Strong interest in the world of technology
• Passion for innovation
• Interest in solving highly complex challenges

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• College diploma or university degree in administration, finance, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least two years of IT experience
• Basic knowledge of corporate IT hardware (servers, workstations, software)
• Proficient with Excel (data analysis and formatting)
• Interest in developing FinOps and cloud optimization skills
• Available for occasional travel across BBA offices
• Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written
• Asset: experience in IT inventory management or procurement
• Asset: knowledge of Power BI, SQL or Python
• Asset: understanding of software licensing models

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cellphone program
• Group insurance plan from day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine annual base salaries, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• 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, etc
• Growing business with many opportunities
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

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 people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one ofCanada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.