Business Development Manager, Energy, Oil and Gas

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards.

As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Bureau Veritas is a "Business to Business to Society" company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain. 

Who we need:

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development—Energy Industry, Oil and Gas, we are hiring a Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our Industrial Oil and Gas (IND O&G) and New Energies vendor inspection and quality assurance services across Canada.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of vendor inspection, quality assurance, and QA/QC services in Canada's evolving energy sector. You will be pivotal in expanding our presence by forming lasting connections with project developers, procurement professionals, and QA/QC Managers. Your focus will be on positioning Bureau Veritas as the trusted partner for supporting clients in developing the resilient supply chain and ensuring the quality of construction and commissioning.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen client relationships, identify new opportunities, and develop solutions that meet evolving client needs. Working directly with senior leadership, you will be at the forefront of driving national business expansion. Your success in this role will position you for future advancement within the organization, both in Canada and globally.

This is a remote role that requires approximately 30% travel, primarily within Western Canada, Quebec, and the East Coast, and includes representing Bureau Veritas at key industry conferences and events across North America.

What's in it for you:

Purpose with global impact. At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global community delivering trust and confidence in a rapidly evolving world. Our work helps clients navigate complex regulations, protect infrastructure and people, and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. From ensuring the safety of critical energy systems to enabling the adoption of low-carbon technologies, your contributions will have both purpose and global reach.

High earning potential. Backed by the strength of a globally recognized brand that has worked with every major company in the energy industry, you will have access to high-value opportunities and warm leads. With an uncapped commission structure and a strong reputation that opens doors, your earning potential is only limited by your ambition. You will also have the ability to cross-sell a full suite of inspection, QA/QC, and sustainability services across verticals.

Work with industry leaders. Bureau Veritas brings over 190 years of safety, sustainability, and technical excellence expertise. You will join a team of respected experts helping reshape the energy sector with innovative vendor inspection and quality assurance solutions. Our data-driven insights and decades of trusted partnerships make us a go-to partner for the industry's most complex projects.

Shape Canada's energy future. With a renewed focus on expanding our presence in Canada's domestic energy sector, you will have the autonomy to lead strategic growth initiatives, pursue emerging markets, and play a key role in transforming the vendor inspection and QA/QC space. Your work will directly contribute to the future of energy in Canada.

Global mobility and advancement. With operations in 140 countries and nearly 400,000 clients, Bureau Veritas offers exceptional opportunities for international collaboration and long-term career growth. You will gain exposure to global projects that drive energy transition, infrastructure integrity, and environmental performance, while advancing your career in Canada or abroad.

How you will make an impact:

• Drive business development initiatives. You will identify and target key industries such as Oil and Gas, Power Generation, New Energies, and major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms. You will proactively engage with procurement and quality teams, develop tailored service solutions, and lead negotiations to secure service agreements.
• Lead client engagement and retention. You will build and nurture long-term relationships with new and existing clients, ensuring repeat business and service satisfaction. You will implement client feedback initiatives and act as the primary point of contact for high-value clients, ensuring consistent service excellence.
• Support operations and service delivery. You will collaborate with internal operational teams to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery of vendor inspections and quality assurance services. You will monitor project performance, report metrics, and support continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to strategic revenue growth. You will play a key role in defining and executing a market growth strategy for the Canadian IND O&G Division. You will identify emerging sectors, assess opportunities for expansion, and provide regular progress updates and recommendations to senior management.
• Promote services and strengthen branding. You will represent Bureau Veritas at industry events and collaborate with the marketing team to develop service-specific materials, including case studies and campaigns. You will position Bureau Veritas as Canada's go-to partner for inspection and QA/QC services.

What you bring:

• Industry knowledge. You bring experience in business development, with a focus on selling technical products or services into the industrial energy sector—whether in vendor inspection, quality assurance, or a related field. You have a proven ability to secure contracts with major clients and navigate complex sales cycles in the oil & gas, power generation, or emerging energy markets. Your strong network and deep understanding of the Canadian energy industry position you to identify opportunities and deliver solutions aligned with client needs in inspection, QA, and QC.
• Proven sales performance. You have a track record of winning enterprise contracts, building strong pipelines, and achieving or exceeding revenue targets. You demonstrate resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to overcome challenges.
• Partnership building. You have a proven ability to engage stakeholders and influence decision-makers. You have expertise in relationship management, networking, and negotiation. You have partnered directly with or sold to operators, project developers and EPCs. 

Why join us

At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. With over 83,000 employees across 140 countries, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future.

Our mission goes beyond compliance—protecting lives, preserving the planet, and driving positive change. As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence.

You will work alongside passionate experts shaping the future of environmental testing. Join a team united by shared values and a commitment to building a better tomorrow. Together, we are reimagining industries and leading the way in sustainability.

Apply now

If you have 70 percent of what we are looking for and 100 percent authenticity and passion, express your interest here.

What you can expect from our recruitment process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to express your interest in the role and share your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A virtual interview with the Vice President of Business Development, Energy Industry Oil and Gas to share your business development approach and industry experience and discuss how it aligns with the role and the organization's growth strategy. 
• An in-person interview with the Vice President, Operations and Vice President of Business Development, Energy Industry Oil and Gas to gain insights into the company's vision and long-term strategy.

Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who contribute to the diversification of ideas.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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