Materials Management Professional (contract, 6–12 months)

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

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Your future role on our team

We are seeking an accomplished bilingual Materials Management Professional to oversee comprehensive materials management functions as part of large-scale industrial projects. If selected, you will play a pivotal role in aligning storage and material handling strategies and documentation with multiple types of project execution, such as EPCM and EPC. You’ll use your extensive expertise in site logistics, warehousing, inventory control and material issuance to ensure that the right materials are available in the right place, at the right time to support seamless construction execution.

You will also be responsible for developing documentation, execution strategies and site-specific material management procedures, ensuring a robust and scalable framework from early works through to project completion.

Warehouse and logistics management

- Establish and oversee the setup, staffing and daily operations of warehouses, laydown yards and storage areas, in accordance with project and HSE guidelines

- Implement a logistics strategy and material handling instructions

Development of execution procedures and documentation

- Lead the development of all material management plans, SOPs, forms and site execution strategies

- Coordinate procedures to align with project controls, client specifications and project execution requirements

- Maintain structured document control and versioning systems

Receiving, inspection and QA/QC interface

- Oversee receiving processes, including checking materials against purchase orders and packing lists

- Coordinate closely with the QA/QC team to ensure all incoming materials are:

- Inspected to the appropriate quality standards

- Accompanied by the required documentation (e.g., MTRs, CoCs, QA/QC checklists)

- Properly quarantined or rejected if non-compliant

- Support material traceability requirements and maintain inspection and release records in line with project quality systems

Inventory control and reporting

- Implement and maintain real-time inventory using systems such as SAP, SmartPlant, or equivalent

- Ensure full traceability of tagged and serialized materials

Material issuance and construction interface

- Collaborate with planning and construction teams to ensure timely issuance and delivery of materials based on construction lookaheads and schedules

Surplus, returns and reconciliation

- Manage returns and surplus tracking, ensuring accountability and alignment with QA/QC for reinspection and reuse

- Prepare detailed reconciliation reports to support project closeout

Compliance and continuous improvement

- Ensure all warehouse and material handling activities comply with safety, environmental and quality standards

- Identify and implement process improvements in material management, reporting and QA/QC interfacing

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

- Entrepreneurial spirit

- Results-driven

- Thirst to learn and excel

- Willingness to work together while having fun

- Desire to be in the thick of the action

Summary of certifications and job requirements

- Graduate diploma or certificate in supply chain management, or DCS or bachelor’s degree in engineering, or DCS or bachelor’s degree in business administration

- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in a consulting engineering environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

- Familiarity with Quebec labour standards, CNESST regulations and best practices in warehouse safety and control

- Proficiency with inventory and material tracking systems (SAP, SmartPlant, or equivalent)

- Strong leadership, planning and communication skills in both French and English

- Asset: experience with logistics

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

- Annual base salary

- Access to a time bank

- Onsite mobility premium

- Group insurance plan starting day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program

- Vacation and sick leave

- Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

- A flexible schedule that allows you to work at the office and from home

- A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no sense of hierarchy

- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces

- Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc

- A growing business with many opportunities

- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

- Worksites and offices where health, safety and the environment are a priority

BBA is committed to promoting diversity and employment equity. We thank you for your interest in our firm. Please note that only those candidates selected will be contacted.