Director, Innovation

Type of position: Regular

At BBA, innovation is a key driver for creating value for ourselves and our clients, engaging our talented people and supporting BBA's growth. This role will give you the opportunity to take the lead, while also being in the thick of the action by working closely with talented colleagues.

• Develop innovation strategies aligned with the firm's strategic direction
• Plan and implement the annual plan
• Manage the budget, hours and expenses
• Track progress and produce performance reports
• Oversee the idea submission management system
• Develop incubators for promising projects
• Supervise and support project teams
• Foster engagement and ensure the sustainability of the firm's innovation culture
• Promote past, current and future initiatives
• Analyze eligibility for government programs (tax credits, subsidies), and prepare applications, where necessary
• Identify and facilitate partnerships with universities, suppliers, startups and other organizations

• Inspirational leadership
• Fascination for innovation
• Results-driven
• Ability to look beyond established standards
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Managerial courage
• Rigorous and ethical
• Strong commitment to health and safety

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• At least eight years of relevant experience, including the engineering sector
  
• Undergraduate degree
  
• Experience in research and development projects
  
• Experience with government subsidies and business tax credits
  
• Strong soft skills at all organizational levels
  
• Ability to achieve individual and team objectives
  
• Available for short-term travel to other BBA offices in Canada
  
• Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written, and ability to draft documents in both languages
  
• Asset: master's degree or doctorate in an engineering-related field
• Asset: practical experience in an industrial R&D environment
  

We have many benefits to offer

• Participation in BBA's major projects by 2030:
  
  • BBA's carbon neutrality
    
  • 30% of women on our team
    
  • and much more!
    
• Custom training and development plans
  
• Participation in innovation projects
  
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
  
• Access to a leadership program
  
• An opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
  
• A corporate culture that values expertise
  
• 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 is no perception of hierarchy
  
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
  
• Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees
  
• Generous retirement savings and insurance plan
  
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc
  
• 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 environment are a priority
  
• A collaborative culture among various departments and with our operations clients
  
• Valuing complementary expertise
  
• Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives

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 goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people's passion and excellence make BBA 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.