Business Development Coordinator

SNC-Lavalin; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in Montreal is seeking a Canadian Operations Coordinator to support their Power Grids Business Unit. The ideal candidate should have a degree in marketing, strong communication skills, and organizational ability. Responsibilities include managing communications with clients, coordinating conferences, organizing meetings, and handling financial transactions. This role emphasizes attention to detail and requires proficiency in English, with French being a plus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• Junior profile or with initial experience relevant to the position.
• Experience in Business Administration or Administrative Assistance.
• Active hands-on experience ideally in similar administrative/event planning roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Power Grids Business Unit as the contact for major Canadian Utility clients.
• Manage external communications for members and the website provider.
• Coordinate activities with the Conference provider for conferences.
• Organize Executive Committee meetings and provide administrative support.
• Ensure timely payment of invoices and maintain accounts.

Skills

Communications

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Degree in marketing or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The candidate for this position will be seconded to the “Comité des Grands Réseaux Éléctriques” also known as “CIGRÉ”. Within that organization, they will assume a role of Canadian Operations Coordinator.

CIGRE is an organization on the cutting‑edge of electric power systems. Since 1921, they have been a driving force in the advancement of knowledge and technological innovation in the field of electric power systems. CIGRE brings together all the key players in the electric power systems sector: business leaders, system operators, manufacturers, engineers, policy makers, regulators, academics, and many others.

Today, their network extends to 90 countries worldwide. This means that they benefit from the experience and expertise that springs from the research and practice in each of these different countries. And, in turn, they bring this wealth of information back to members, such as AtkinsRéalis, through working groups, conferences, technical papers and reports.

CIGRE Canada represents its Canadian members, supporting their active participation as they offer their expertise towards development of global technological advancements in electrical power systems. CIGRE Canada are looking for an Canadian Operations Coordinator that can support its National Executive and active membership.

Your role

• Support the Power Grids Business Unit as the AtkinsRealis contact to our major Canadian Utility clients and other members of CIGRE.
• Manage external communications for members and the website provider and lead the composition and publication of material on CIGRE’s digital and social media platforms. This also includes receiving and processing all CIGRE and CIGRE Canada–related correspondence that is received by the office, or forwarding it to the appropriate CIGRE Canada executive as may be required.
• Coordinate CIGRE activities with the Conference provider for the annual CIGRE Canada Conferences (held in different Canadian locales) and provide support as may be required to CIGRE head office in Paris for the biennial conference usually held in Paris.
• Organize and participate in Executive Committee meetings – send out meeting notices, secure location (or set up video call if appropriate), send out materials in advance of the meeting and attend the meeting to take notes for distribution. Provide administrative support where required including presentation slides, board documents, member correspondence, etc.
• Banking – getting proper authorization and ensuring that all invoices are paid in a timely manner. This also includes maintaining accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.

About you

• Degree in marketing or a related field
• Junior profile or with initial experience relevant to the position
• Communications, Business Administration or Administrative Assistance experience.
• Active, hands‑on experience, ideally in similar administrative / event planning roles.
• Detail oriented – Strong organization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, be a self‑starter and resourceful.
• Excellent communication skills in English*; French would be a plus.

*This position requires proficiency in a language other than French, namely English, as you will be part of a Canadian, global, or regional leadership team and will need to collaborate with colleagues located outside of Quebec.

Reward & benefits

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Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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