Vice-President, Operations, Québec and Atlantic regions

BBA Consultants; Quebec; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Vice-President, Operations for Québec and Atlantic regions. This role involves overseeing engineering and consulting practices, fostering business development, and optimizing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have extensive leadership experience in consulting engineering, strong project management skills, and must be bilingual. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Health and safety priority

Generous retirement savings plan

Health insurance plans

Mentorship opportunities

Inclusive corporate culture

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in a leadership position.
• Minimum of 5 years leading and building teams.
• Experience in consulting engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integration of engineering, consulting, and field practices.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Optimize operational efficiency across offices.

Skills

Engaging leadership

Strong project management

Analytical abilities

Business acumen

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

University degree in engineering or science

Job description

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Your future role on our team

At BBA, you’ll use your skills and experience to actively contribute to our sound management and growth in Québec City and Atlantic Canada.

Type of position : Regular

Your future role on our team

At BBA, you’ll use your skills and experience to actively contribute to our sound management and growth in Québec City and Atlantic Canada.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll ensure the seamless integration of our engineering, consulting and field practices while optimizing operational efficiency and advancing strategic initiatives to help our organization grow. Your responsibilities will include developing new business opportunities and ensuring the quality and excellence of our deliverables for existing and future clients.

This position is for an experienced leader with a strong management background in engineering operations or consulting, as well as expertise in strategic market development.

An Overview Of Your Mandates And Responsibilities

Business development

• Expand BBA’s presence in Atlantic Canada
• Lead strategic business development initiatives to generate value-added OPEX and CAPEX projects for the growth, profitability and long-term success of the regions under your responsibility
• Position those regions to generate growth opportunities by developing effective pursuit strategies
• Establish a structure that fosters inter-office and inter-departmental synergy to cross-sell our services as much as possible and strengthen client engagement

Operations management

Develop a plan for growth and efficient execution of OPEX projects for all offices in your regions

Diversify and expand our regional service offering to keep our operations sustainable

Create and implement a regional operations plan in line with the firm’s overall objectives, in collaboration with the COO and other members of senior management

Promote adopting advanced technologies and innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and performance

Supervise the engineering activities of multiple offices to ensure operational excellence, the quality of deliverables and compliance with safety standards

Manage budgets, resources, health and safety, project delivery and market strategies to achieve operational objectives

Optimize operational efficiency by applying best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and optimize regional performance

Develop a robust risk management plan to anticipate and mitigate operational risks

Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulations for all engineering, consulting and field activities

Lead, motivate, coach and develop high-potential directors and managers

Steer initiatives in talent acquisition, retention and professional development to build and care for engaged, high-performing teams

Actively promote BBA’s corporate culture and business model to internal and external stakeholders

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Engaging leadership style with a recognized ability to influence

Ability to work under pressure while skillfully delegating and managing priorities

Collaborative approach at all levels of the organization

Ability to work in a team and to be open-minded and innovative

Good adaptability and tolerance for ambiguity

Excellent risk management

Strong leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with leaders and executives from different regions

Strong project management and problem-solving skills

A strategic thinker and fast learner with strong business acumen

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

University degree in engineering or science or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

At least 15 years of relevant experience in a leadership position at a consulting engineering firm

At least 5 years of experience leading and building teams, from strategy through to operational execution

The level of emotional intelligence, ability to influence and communication skills needed to foster collaboration with a variety of key stakeholders

A track record of strong leadership across various Canadian regions

Strong operational and analytical abilities

Excellent knowledge of and ease with analytical tools and data concepts

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Major asset : Bilingual (English and French)

With Us, You’ll Get Many Benefits

Involvement in innovation projects

A corporate culture that values expertise

Promotion as one of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally

A flexible schedule that allows you to work at the office and from home

A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and where there’s no sense of hierarchy

An opportunity to mentor our next generation : We invest in our people and help them develop

Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces

Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees

Opportunity to serve on committees for important causes : diversity, social commitment, etc

A growing business with many opportunities

A generous retirement savings and health insurance plans

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’s Best Managed Companies , and we have been recognized as a 2024 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Mining

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