Director, Vancouver Office

bba; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vancouver Office Director to lead a dynamic team of over 150 professionals. This role involves delivering complex projects in Mining, Energy, Chemical, and Power sectors, while focusing on strategic vision and operational excellence. You will be at the forefront of innovation, managing resources, and fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and eco-mindfulness, where your leadership can make a meaningful impact on the future of engineering in natural resource projects.

Benefits

Annual Bonification Program

Group Insurance Plan

Retirement Saving Plan

Access to Time Bank

Onsite Mobility Premium

Cellphone Program

Vacation and Sick Leave

Custom Training and Development Plans

Flexible Schedule

Leadership Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in consulting engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for operational success.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Soft Skills

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Type of position: Regular

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Are you ready to transform the industry with us?

Join BBA as the Vancouver Office Director and lead a dynamic team of over 150 professionals. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering complex projects in the Mining, Energy, Chemical, Power and Industrial markets. At BBA, we’re involved in all project phases, from front end studies through field implementation, with a focus on detailed engineering. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage the office’s human, financial and material resources and oversee the activities required to fulfill BBA’s operational objectives.

You’ll be using your leadership skills every day, whether it’s to develop trusting relationships with our employees and partners in the region, deliver projects and strategic objectives, train the next generation or manage a passionate team.

This role will give you the opportunity to take the lead, while also being in the thick of the action by working closely with talented people.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to

• Develop and implement a strategic vision to achieve BBA’s Operational and Sales plan, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with employees, clients and stakeholders in the region and beyond.
• Lead and contribute to projects with a hands-on approach, ensuring meaningful impact and successful outcomes.
• Develop principal, senior, intermediate and junior staff.
• Attract and recruit strategic resources.
• Collaborate with our network of 20+ offices.
• Passion for engineering on natural resource projects.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Inspirational leadership
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Managerial courage
• Results-driven
• Eco-mindfulness
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and member in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC(EGBC)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in consulting engineering
• In-depth knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering and project management
• Experience in engaging and managing technical teams
• Excellent soft skills and collaborative management skills
• Experience and interest in business development
• Experience in organizational development and in managing multidisciplinary work teams
• Demonstrated experience in achieving operational KPIs and driving performance improvements
• An ambassador of the firm’s values, promoting them and leading by example.

An overview of BBA’s total Awards

• Annual base salary between $170 000 to $225 000
• Annual bonification program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance and telemedicine programfor regular employees
• Retirement saving plan forregular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone Program
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to:
Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Access to many experts and coaching
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  - BBA’s carbon neutrality
  - 30% of women on our team
  - and much more!
• Custom training and development plans
• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Access to a leadership program
• 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 is no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• On site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priority.

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’sBest Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a2024 Best Employer by Mercer.
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.