Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? 

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!

If our core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble and Open & Inclusive resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:

A world-leading classification society, Bureau Veritas (BV) works to reduce risk, comply with regulations and improve ship performance. Our global network of experts is on hand 24/7 to support our clients to stay compliant, preserve their crew and assets and improve environmental performance.

We are looking for a Country Manager to lead our Marine & Offshore team in Canada. Bring your classification society experience and leadership skills to Bureau Veritas. This role covers both country management and interventions as a surveyor on selected projects, and is based in Quebec City.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Leadership over the BV M&O Business and Organization in Canada (commercial leadership and managerial leadership)

· BV M&O Canada P&L Management and Accountability

· For those elements of individual budgets directly under your control, perform to budget for Revenue, OP and Cash. Manage costs, as a minimum, in accordance with budget expectations. Share elements of MTD/YTD financial performance for your area of responsibility with your teams to connect importance of individual performance to the financial metrics.

· Development of a larger customer base in Canada, increase revenue and profitability

· Adapt the workforces and competences to the business requirements in Canada. Develop a sustainable Canada sourcing of qualified surveyors. May intervene occasionally for surveys onboard ships.

· Ensure compliance with Group and Marine & Offshore guidelines and procedures.

· Maintain safety behavior across your teams, as evidenced by continual engagement and compliance with the M&O corporate program, and maintaining records that indicate safety campaigns, STBTs, inspections and relevant training are all being carried out.

· Develop outline business plan for your area of responsibility to address the NA strategy with focus on contract review, contract management, account management, growth and visibility in market

· Implement a program of activities throughout the full year to address communication and engagement with team – to include meetings, team lunches, one on ones, etc. as opportunity and cost limitations present. As a minimum, communication to address: safety matters, management activities in NA, personal development, general BV developments (new services/products, policy & procedure updates)

· Address any negative trends in relevant operational KPIs to your area of responsibility – resulting in overall “positive” trend for all metrics by year end - with special focus on survey report submission, validation and timely invoicing. Prioritize client responsiveness and movement of client intel from front line surveyors & develop a documented means to track and manage all opportunities, RFPs and bids.

 

Technical/Professional Qualifications/Requirements:

· A degree or equivalent in a related field, such as marine engineering or naval architecture.

· 5 years of related experience preferred, qualified surveyor and auditor.

· Classification society experience.

· Thorough understanding of the shipping market and marine environment.

· Ability to travel frequently

· Experience managing teams and business development

· Extended understanding and experience of the business of a classification society and of the B to B services in the Marine and Offshore industries

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs. 

     Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at https://www.bvna.com/careers

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Shaping a World of Trust