Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation

BBA Consultants; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health, safety and environment

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a technician to contribute to various phases of engineering from definition to implementation. You’ll support selecting electrical components, preparing data sheets, and possibly programming control systems, with travel to client sites as needed.

Join a team that values collaboration, rigour, and knowledge sharing, offering a flexible schedule and a path toward mentorship within Canada’s engineering landscape.

Qualifications

• College diploma in industrial electronics, automation, instrumentation or robotics, or other relevant training.
• Available to travel regularly to client sites and offices.
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Asset: experience in a consulting environment

Responsibilities

• Select electrical and control components for projects of all sizes
• Prepare technical data sheets, and size and select equipment and instruments
• Develop and prepare engineering deliverables and drawings and possibly even program control systems
• Perform studies and draft technical specifications and estimates (fabrication, construction, purchasing)
• Provide technical assistance during construction (configuration and calibration)
• Check the installation and configuration of components on site (25% of the time)

Skills

Advanced English

Advanced French

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

College diploma in industrial electronics, automation, instrumentation or robotics, or other relevant training

Job description

Type of position:

Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA’s automation experts have been adapting to technical industry challenges since the early 1980s and proposing original solutions based on the latest technologies. But remaining competitive also means attracting new talent. That’s why we invest in developing our new recruits, pairing them with experienced team members who can guide them through the many challenges our clients bring us. Our goal is to help them become mentors themselves for the next generation.

By joining our team as a technician, you’ll contribute to various phases of engineering, right through to client site commissioning. You may be called upon to help carry out engineering, prepare concepts, select technologies and propose solutions, from definition to implementation.

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

• Select electrical and control components for projects of all sizes
• Prepare technical data sheets, and size and select equipment and instruments
• Develop and prepare engineering deliverables and drawings and possibly even program control systems
• Perform studies and draft technical specifications and estimates (fabrication, construction, purchasing)
• Provide technical assistance during construction (configuration and calibration)
• Check the installation and configuration of components on site (25% of the time)

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Rigour and ethical
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• College diploma in industrial electronics, automation, instrumentation or robotics, or other relevant training
• Available to travel regularly to client sites and offices
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: experience in a consulting environment

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

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

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Participation in BBA’s major projects for 2030:
  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% of women on our teams
  • And more!
• Custom training and development plans
• 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
• A growing business with many opportunities
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

About BBA

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.