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    Director, Thunder Bay Engineering Operations - BBA inc.

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    Full time
    Description

    Type of position: Régulier

    An overview of your future role at BBA

    BBA's Thunder Bay office will
    comprise various multidisciplinary teams supporting the project cycle in the Power,
    mining, and metals sectors in conjunction with staff from other BBA offices. From
    environmental, mining, geological, and process studies to multidisciplinary
    detailed engineering, project management and control, and start-ups, our teams
    are dedicated and committed to delivering high-quality services that fully meet
    client expectations.

    In line with the firm's
    strategic plan, you are responsible for developing a plan that defines the
    strategic and operational objectives for the Thunder Bay office and for
    ensuring this plan is implemented. As the director, you will have the
    exceptional opportunity to lead, engage and develop a multidisciplinary
    engineering team of professionals with a vision of growing to 15+ in the near
    future. You will also be responsible for building the firm's operations and for
    managing the human and financial resources of the Thunder Bay office. This critical role reports directly to the
    regional executive.

    An overview of your
    mandates and responsibilities

    Specific Responsibilities

    • Help open and establish a new BBA office in Thunder Bay.
    • Working with the regional executive, refine and update the Thunder Bay business plan to fit with your skillset while
    • keeping the visions intact.
    • Accountable for the implementation of the business plan.
    • Attract, recruit and train the most talented candidates that fit within the plan.
    • Build business relationships with local clients.

    General Responsibilities

    • Translate general strategies into specific operational objectives and plans.
    • Prepare annual budget estimates for the office.
    • Assess the achievement of objectives based on key performance indicators.
    • Manage the risk of the firm's operations by reviewing and all projects with the operations.
    • Implement contractual strategies in line with the firm's strategic directives.
    • Ensure the highest standards of occupational health and safety are implemented and met according to the firm's expectations.
    • Manage the development of employee technical knowledge and skills.
    • Ensure collaboration objectives are achieved with other offices, teams and departments, both regionally and nationally.
    • Ensure policies, operational processes and engineering practices are applied in accordance with BBA's quality standards.
    • Work with discipline leads and department managers to inform them of key operational parameters, coach them and hold them accountable for their assigned tasks.
    • Provide project, technical or business development leadership ~30% of working time.
    • Oversee procurement of goods and services and office space leases together with management in Corporate Services.
    • Be an ambassador of the firm's values, promote them and lead by example.
    • Encourage ingenuity, seek creative solutions and innovation to improve the organization's business practices.

    Do your qualities and
    values match our corporate culture?

    • Entrepreneurship spirit.
    • Business acumen.
    • Sense of equity and inclusion.
    • Strategic thinking and detail-oriented to deliver hands-on performance.
    • Managerial courage.
    • Client-oriented.
    • Willingness to work together while having fun.
    • Strong commitment to health and safety.
    • Organizational agility, political sense.
    • Caring mindset that puts people first.
    • Inspiring leader, good communicator.

    Overview of certifications and
    job requirements

    • University degree in engineering or diploma in a relevant program of study.
    • 15 years of relevant experience, minimum 5 within a consulting engineering firm.
    • Experience with P&L responsibilities.
    • Knowledge of the mining and metals sector or of the power sector.
    • Significant network of contacts in the power and/or mining and metals sectors.
    • In-depth knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering.
    • Experience in engaging and managing teams.
    • Excellent soft skills and collaborative management skills.
    • Experience and interest in business development.
    • Experience in organizational development and in managing multidisciplinary work teams.
    • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
    • Asset: Knowledge of French.
    • Asset: Knowledge of Spanish.

    At BBA we have a culture of
    putting people first, benefits of this are

    • Growing business with many opportunities and direct access to senior management.
    • Opportunity to use your entrepreneurial acumen to deliver new business or optimize existing practices.
    • Access to a leadership program.
    • Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop.
    • A corporate culture that values expertise.
    • An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness.
    • Pension, insurance plan and other benefits.
    • A caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy.
    • Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces.
    • Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc.

    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.
    Learn more about us
    by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with
    them directly.


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