Junior Advisor, Asset Analytics

BBA Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

BBA Consultants, a leading North American consulting firm in Toronto, is seeking a Junior Advisor for its Power Advisory and Asset Management (PAAM) team. You will join a multidisciplinary group driving analytics and decision-making to improve asset resilience in energy systems.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and skills in Python/SQL/R with ML knowledge. The role includes analytics, forecasting, dashboards, and client-facing work within utilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, data science or business or similar post-secondary degree.
• 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of statistical analyses, programming languages (Python, SQL, R) and machine learning.
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong team-building and leadership skills.
• Asset: knowledge of other utility and energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver decision-making asset analytics, including advanced asset condition assessment and monitoring, risk-based asset management frameworks, root cause analysis, failure analysis and probabilistic analytics.
• Support the delivery of load forecasting for power utilities and large industrial customers.
• Develop asset analytics dashboards, visualizations, digital twins and geospatial visualization environments.
• Support KPI development to enhance productivity, operations and risk management.
• Assist in regulatory reporting deliverables and long-term investment planning.
• Contribute to BCE framework development to prioritize investments.
• Carry out end-to-end data analytics from collection to visualization.
• Explore new decision-making tech using ML, deep learning and AI.
• Engage in hands-on consulting including data analysis, stakeholder interviews and deliverables.
• Support engagement and knowledge-sharing activities with clients.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, data science or business

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

Copperleaf C55

SAP

Maximo

SCADA

CAD

Job description

BBA is a leading North American consulting firm that provides a broadrange of services, including engineering and design, digital power systems,in-field testing, analysis and commissioning, asset management and analyticsand advisory services.

BBA has a new opportunity for a Junior Advisoras part of our Power Advisory and Asset Management (PAAM) team. BBA’s PAAM teamis an advanced multidisciplinary group of engineers, data scientists,economists, mathematicians, statisticians, policy-makers and advisors who arecollectively building the next generation of decision-making analytics andplatforms to help organizations make their asset infrastructure more resilientin the face of extreme weather, growing capacity needs and the integration ofnew technologies (e.g., electric vehicles, renewables, data centres). Our worksupports a variety of organizations, including electric GT&D utilities,independent power producers and commercial customers, to avoid potential risksby taking the right actions, with the right assets, at the right time.

This new opportunity will involve a wide rangeof challenging projects in the utility and power sector, along with exposure tothe mining and industrial sectors.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Help deliver decision-making asset analytics, including advanced asset condition assessment and monitoring, risk-based asset management frameworks, root cause analysis, failure analysis and probabilistic analytics
• Support the delivery of top-down and bottom-up load forecasting for power utilities, large industrial customers and independent power producers
• Develop asset analytics dashboards, visualizations, digital twins and geospatial visual environments to convey key decision-making messages to asset players
• Support the development of key performance indicators, metrics and measures to enhance productivity, operations and risk management
• Support the delivery of regulatory reporting deliverables, including long-term and short-term capital and maintenance investment plans as part of electricity rate filing applications
• Support the development of business case evaluation (BCE) frameworks to justify and prioritize key investments
• Perform end-to-end data analytics, including data collection, transformation, analysis, and visualization
• Support the development of new decision-making technologies leveraging advanced machine learning, deep learning and artificial intelligence techniques
• Engage in hands-on consulting work, including data analysis, research, stakeholder interviews and preparation of final deliverables
• Delivery of engagement and contribution (E&C) programs to present key findings from major projects as part of knowledge sharing, client engagement and networking activities

Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

• Autonomous
• Aptitudefor self-development
• Results-driven
• Excellentcommunication and soft skills
• Strongorganizational skills
• Thirstto learn and excel
• Rigorousand ethical
• Caringmindset that puts people first

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, data science or business or similar post-secondary degree
• 0 to 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of statistical analyses, programming languages (i.e., Python, SQL, R) and machine learning
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written)
• Strong team-building and leadership skills
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Asset: knowledge of other utility and energy markets
• Asset: knowledge of the development of asset analytics and load forecasts related to energy needs
• Asset: Day-to-day operational tools, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Asset:Data processing and data analytics products (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Asset:Asset investment planning and asset performance software (Copperleaf C55, etc.)
• Asset:Enterprise asset management systems and systems of record and analytics available on the market (SAP, Maximo, etc.)
• Asset:Electrical utilities and regulatory practices, both domestic and international, as well as electrical assets (poles, wires, transformers, switches, etc.)
• Asset:Technologies and systems used by power system operators (SCADA, metering management, GIS, CAD)

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annualbase salary, from 77,900$ to 106,000$
• Annualpremium program for regular employees
• Onsitemobility premium
• Timebank
• Cellphonefee reimbursements
• Groupinsurance plan from the first day of employment, including disabilityinsurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirementsavings plan forregular employees
• Annualvacation and sick leave
• Premiumfor employee referrals

BBA considersmany factors when determining the annual base salary, including market,education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment,qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Customtraining and development plans
• Acorporate culture that values expertise
• Generouspension and insurance plan
• Agilityand listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives
• Friendly,eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Acollaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Interestinggrowth opportunities to match your ambitions

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 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.