Department Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals - Instrumentation and Controls

BBA Consultants; Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Telemedicine program

Time bank

Cellphone reimbursement

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks an experienced Department Manager for Advanced Fuels and Chemicals, Instrumentation and Controls (I&C). You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and specialists, driving operational excellence, growth and client engagement across Canada’s energy and chemicals sectors.

Based in Montreal/Quebec region with multiple Canadian locations, you will shape strategic priorities, oversee talent development, and collaborate with sales and market directors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant consulting experience in advanced fuels, chemicals, oil & gas, instrumentation and control.
• At least five years in staff and project leadership or equivalent management roles.
• Experience preparing proposals, client management and business development.
• Strong knowledge of design tools and engineering methods for I&C projects.
• Intermediate English; advanced French for Québec collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide departmental leadership for the Instrumentation and Controls team, aligning with strategic growth.
• Manage operational performance, technical excellence, and talent development.
• Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and support proposals and capture strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, and business development to deliver projects and grow backlog.
• Guide technology selection and maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

Tools

Engineering design tools

MS Office / office software

Job description

Department Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals - Instrumentation and Controls

Job available in these locations:

Montreal, QC, Canada
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Canada
Quebec City, QC, Canada
Boisbriand, 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 to

Department 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

AboutBBA

BBA 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.