Manager, Automation Services

at  Bestech

BESTECH is an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering services firm with over 25 years of proven success across many engineering disciplines. Operating at over 100 employees strong, we know that our value comes from our incredible team. We pride ourselves on being a Partner of Choice, not just to our clients but to our community and our employees.
This means ensuring not only that we are a company that clients want to work with but that we are a company our team would continue to choose to work for. As part of this promise, we are committed to prioritizing employees, maintaining open communications, and consistently improving and growing.

JOB SUMMARY

As the Manager of Automation Engineering Services, you will report directly to the President and play a pivotal role in leading and managing our automation services division. You will be the driving force behind the team’s success, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and fostering a positive, growth-oriented culture. This is your chance to shape the future of the automation division within BESTECH and contribute to our broader community of professionals.

YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of a high-performing and engaged automation team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the automation team, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and growth initiatives.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality automation solutions across a variety of projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory and client standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development, growth opportunities, and process improvements.
• Play a key role in the recruitment and retention of top talent, developing a culture of excellence, engagement, and diversity.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Mentor and coach team members to ensure professional growth and peak performance.
• Assist in the development and refinement of division-specific processes and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to optimize operational costs and report deviations to senior management.
• Oversee financial performance of projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and profitability tracking.
• Perform design tasks when needed for projects.
• Travel to other office locations or client sites as required.
• Prioritize safety in all project undertakings.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Computer Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process control and automation, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role within the consulting industry.
• Proven track record of managing and growing teams, with a focus on mentorship, development, and retention.
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.

Please refer the Job description for details