Department Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals - Instrumentation and Controls

Job summary

Lead the Instrumentation and Controls department, overseeing team development, operational and financial performance, technical quality, and long-term growth. Build client relationships and business opportunities, support proposals and strategic project positioning, and provide technical leadership for instrumentation, automation, and process control systems.

Job details

Type of position: Regular Your future role on our team BBA is continuing to expand its Advanced Fuels and Chemicals business across Canada and is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to manage its Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) department. In this strategic role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and specialists while driving business growth within the chemical, advanced fuels, hydrogen, biofuels, e-methanol, carbon capture and industrial process sectors. As department manager, you’ll be responsible for the operational performance, technical excellence, talent development and long-term growth of the I&C group. Beyond department leadership, you’ll play a key role in developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals and contributing to BBA's market positioning in the rapidly evolving advanced fuels and chemicals sector. You’ll work closely with project managers, discipline leads, business development teams and market directors to ensure successful project delivery while building a sustainable backlog and growing BBA's presence in key industrial markets. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to Department leadership and management Lead, mentor and develop a team of instrumentation, controls, automation and digital systems professionals Establish departmental priorities, annual objectives and growth strategies Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, talent development and succession planning Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement Ensure the department's operational and financial performance Business development and client management Contribute to the growth of BBA's Advanced Fuels and Chemicals business in hydrogen, biofuels, e-fuels and carbon capture Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, strategic partners and technology providers Identify, qualify and advance business opportunities to support backlog growth Develop and implement positioning and capture strategies for strategic projects Work closely with sales teams, market directors and project managers to develop strategic accounts and generate new business opportunities Proposals and service offerings Help prepare proposals, budget estimates and technical presentations Analyze RFPs and develop competitive execution and pricing strategies Define project scopes, schedules, resource requirements and commercial approaches Ensure the technical and commercial quality and compliance of proposals Technical leadership Provide technical leadership in instrumentation, automation and process control systems Guide the selection and integration of technologies while maintaining awareness of industry best practices and market trends Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture? Entrepreneurial spirit and business mindset Strong leadership and team-building capabilities Inspirational leadership Action and Results-oriented approach with a focus on client satisfaction Thirst to learn and excel Rigorous and ethical Ability to develop trust-based relationships Managerial courage Strong commitment to health, safety and sustainability Passion for mentoring and developing future leaders Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec From 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in consulting engineering, advanced fuels, chemicals, oil and gas, instrumentation and control or a related field At least five years of experience in staff management, technical team management, project management or an equivalent role Experience preparing proposals, client management and business development Strong knowledge of design tools, office software and engineering methods applicable to instrumentation and control projects Intermediate English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking Canadian provinces and abroad; you may need to use English occasionally or regularly, depending on current projects Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards Annual premium program for all regular employees Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program Retirement savings plan Time bank Annual vacation and sick leave Cellphone fee reimbursements Premium for employee referrals BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills. At BBA, You Get Many Benefits Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop A corporate culture that values expertise Participation in innovation projects Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally 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 Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment and more A growing business with many opportunities An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness On site and at the office: Health, safety and the env 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.

What you’ll do

Lead the Instrumentation and Controls department, overseeing team development, operational and financial performance, technical quality, and long-term growth. Build client relationships and business opportunities, support proposals and strategic project positioning, and provide technical leadership for instrumentation, automation, and process control systems.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, and 10–15 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have at least five years in management or an equivalent role, experience with proposals, client management, and business development, strong I&C engineering knowledge, advanced French, and intermediate English.

Benefits

• Annual Premium Program
• Group Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Time Bank
• Annual Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Cellphone Fee Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Premium
• Flexible Schedule
• Work From Home
• Mentoring Opportunities

Listed skills

• Business development · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Department Leadership
• Team Management
• Instrumentation and Controls
• Automation
• Process Control Systems
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Proposal Development
• Project Management
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Development
• Technical Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Commercial Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Health and Safety

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability

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