Electrical Department Director

At BPA, our people make the difference. The Building Electrical Director in Québec holds a strategic role: stabilizing, inspiring, and developing a team of about twenty dedicated professionals. This team plays a key role in delivering a wide range of institutional, industrial, and commercial projects, built on communication, innovation, and collaboration. Beyond project management, this role provides the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of an already talented team, while supporting its development and growth in a stimulating and ever-evolving environment. Reporting directly to Martin Bergeron, Eng., General Manager of Québec, and working closely with Julie Lefebvre, Eng., Vice President, Electricity, the Director enjoys a high level of autonomy and actively contributes to shaping the future of the electrical discipline within BPA. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Project Oversight

• Supervise technical execution within the discipline to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with internal processes and client expectations.
• Plan, assign, coordinate, and oversee teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Ensure that the work of the discipline meets BPA’s engineering standards, procedures, and tools, and contribute to their ongoing improvement.
• Act as a technical resource and reviewer for complex projects or critical design decisions.
• Analyze organizational inefficiencies and implement corrective measures to improve internal processes and efficiency.
• Optimize resource allocation and manage priorities to balance workloads across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Participate in project kick-offs, technical reviews, and project closeouts to ensure knowledge sharing and quality control.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support effective solutions.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
• Identify staffing needs (interns, graduates, professionals), and participate in recruitment and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR.
• Identify training needs and foster continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Facilitate regular feedback and performance evaluations, in line with BPA’s HR practices.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment aligned with BPA’s values and culture.
• Ensure a healthy, safe, and respectful work environment, in compliance with occupational health and safety standards and company policies.

Business Development

• Support service proposal and bidding processes by providing technical expertise, resource allocation plans, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to identifying new services or technical innovations tailored to market and client needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners to support growth and client loyalty.

Profil

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or another relevant discipline). Professional designation: Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Experience: Around 12 years of experience in building electrical design and project execution. Significant experience (5+ years) in team and project management.
• Languages: Proficiency in French and good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Leadership Competencies: Ability to mobilize, develop, and elevate the team to a high level of performance. Capacity to inspire, give meaning, and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Other Desired Skills: Strong emotional intelligence, client orientation, financial management knowledge, political and strategic acumen, sound judgment, rigor, ability to influence and drive change.

A Career At BPA Means

• A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
• A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays
• A hybrid working remotely policy
• Recognized overtime (banked or paid hours)
• A complete and competitive total compensation package
• Training and professional development under the umbrella of our entity UniversiT
• A structured mentorship program
• State-of-the-art technologies (BIM)
• Social activities and employee discounts

About BPA: Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning. Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future. Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, that has the power to make a difference! We adhere to the principles of employment equity and uphold the AODA. We encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent team. For the purposes of inclusivity and simplicity, the third-person pronoun "they" may be used to refer to an individual person. If there is any specific mention or gender in a general context, it should be construed to include any gender.