Department Manager, Automation, Process Control and

**Type of position**: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA has a team of more than 70 multidisciplinary professionals in its Québec City office. Our team members work closely with their colleagues in the Greater Montréal area and in BBA's regional offices (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Sept-Îles and Labrador City), mainly in the natural resources and renewable energy sectors.

We're seeking a leader to serve as Department Manager, Automation, Process Control and Operational Technology. You'll report to the Québec City officer director and will help achieve BBA's strategic objectives. You'll be responsible for managing the department's human, financial and material resources and overseeing the implementation of activities to achieve BBA's business plan and reach operational efficiency objectives.

**As department manager, you'll be required to**:
Lead a growing department in automation, instrumentation, process control and operational technologies.
Coordinate departmental activities, including preparing preliminary studies, detailed design, technical drawings as well as programing and configuration, while ensuring adequate planning of resources in terms of technical quality and productivity.
Actively participate in developing and carrying out the annual operational plan.
Promote creativity and innovation in your department's methods to maintain a high level of quality.
Manage the department's operations, in collaboration with managers from other BBA departments and offices.
Oversee the recruitment and hiring of qualified personnel.
Establish training and development activities for members of your department and support them.
Structure business development initiatives for the department.
Help prepare and produce proposals, studies, reports, plans, designs, cost estimates and specifications.
Take on a health, safety and environment leadership role.

Do you identify with these values and personality traits?

Ability to listen
Political savvy
Caring leadership
Sharp business acumen
Proactive and action-oriented
Ability to lead and motivate
Adept at surrounding oneself with the right people
Ability to make difficult decisions
Creative and innovative in proposing solutions
Possess solid technical and functional skills

Overview of certifications and job requirements

Over 10 years of experience in consulting engineering, including 5 years in personnel management, or equivalent experience
More than 10 years of experience in designing, integrating or supporting technological solutions (automated systems, advanced control, data management)
University degree or college diploma in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control or Computer Science
Relevant knowledge and experience in the mining and metals, industrial or renewable energy markets
French mandatory and functional English required

About BBA
For over 40 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 people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
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.
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