Structural Director — Hybrid Leadership in Buildings

BPA; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Hybrid work

37.5-hour week

Overtime compensation

Group insurance

RRSP with employer contributions

Professional development

Mentorship program

BIM technology

Finding Balance program

Job summary

BPA is seeking a Building Structure Director to lead the structural engineering team across Gatineau and Outaouais, ensuring technical quality, budgets, and schedules. You will drive department growth, client relations, and multi-disciplinary coordination in a dynamic, Canadian context.

We value 10–15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in management, fluency with major design tools, and a strong grasp of the Québec Building Code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Engineering with a structural option.
• Active member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• 10–15 years of structural engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or director role.
• Proficiency with structural design software (ETABS, SAP2000, ADA, SAFI) and knowledge of steel, concrete, wood, masonry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the structural engineering team (engineers and technicians).
• Ensure design, verification, and validation of structural calculations and drawings (steel, concrete, wood, mixed structures).
• Participate in department strategic planning and business development.
• Coordinate with architecture, mechanical, electrical, and civil teams.
• Ensure compliance with the Québec Building Code, CSA standards, and municipal requirements.
• Oversee preparation of specs, reports, and cost estimates.
• Maintain relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and evaluating staff.
• Stay current on tech and regulatory developments to drive best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Engineering (structural option)

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

ADA

SAFI

Job description

BPA is seeking a Building Structure Director to lead the structural engineering team across Gatineau and Outaouais, ensuring technical quality, budgets, and schedules. You will drive department growth, client relations, and multi-disciplinary coordination in a dynamic, Canadian context.

We value 10–15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in management, fluency with major design tools, and a strong grasp of the Québec Building Code.