Department Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals - Instrumentation and Controls
Job available in these locations:

Montreal, QC, Canada
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Canada
Quebec City, QC, Canada
Boisbriand, QC, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is continuing to expandits Advanced Fuels and Chemicals business across Canada and is seeking adynamic and entrepreneurial leader to manage its Instrumentation and Controls(I&C;) department. In this strategic role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinaryteam of engineers, designers and specialists while driving business growthwithin the chemical, advanced fuels, hydrogen, biofuels, e-methanol, carboncapture and industrial process sectors.

As department manager, you’llbe responsible for the operational performance, technical excellence, talentdevelopment and long-term growth of the I&C; group. Beyond departmentleadership, you’ll play a key role in developing client relationships,identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals and contributing to BBA'smarket positioning in the rapidly evolving advanced fuels and chemicals sector.

You’ll work closely withproject managers, discipline leads, business development teams and marketdirectors to ensure successful project delivery while building a sustainablebacklog 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 anddigital systems professionals

Establishdepartmental priorities, annual objectives and growth strategies

Overseeworkforce planning, recruitment, talent development and successionplanning

Foster aculture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuousimprovement

Ensure thedepartment's operational and financial performance

Business development and client management

Contributeto the growth of BBA's Advanced Fuels and Chemicals business in hydrogen,biofuels, e-fuels and carbon capture

Develop andmaintain strong relationships with clients, strategic partners andtechnology providers

Identify,qualify and advance business opportunities to support backlog growth

Develop andimplement positioning and capture strategies for strategic projects

Workclosely with sales teams,



market directors and project managers to developstrategic accounts and generate recent business opportunities

Proposals and service offerings

Help prepareproposals, budget estimates and technical presentations

AnalyzeRFPs and develop competitive execution and pricing strategies

Defineproject scopes, schedules, resource requirements and commercial approaches

Ensure thetechnical and commercial quality and compliance of proposals

Technical leadership

Providetechnical leadership in instrumentation, automation and process controlsystems

Guide theselection and integration of technologies while maintaining awareness ofindustry 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 certificationsand 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

Robust 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

BBAconsiders many factors when determining the annual base salary, includinglocation, 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

Onsite and at the office: Health, safety and the env

AboutBBA
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.

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📌 Department Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals - Instrumentation and Controls (Quebec City)
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