BBA’s Ontario-based team of over 150 experts delivers tailored engineering solutions for the energy and natural resources industry. We combine our in-depth knowledge of local realities—providing hands-on, practical support close to your sites—with the cutting-edge expertise of our 1,300+ professionals nationwide.

This approach ensures we deliver the best solutions for your needs, leveraging insights from a wide range of projects. Our expertise spans next-gen mining, power systems, advanced fuels, chemicals, digital transformation, environmental compliance and more. We offer full life cycle support, from advisory services to commissioning, ensuring success at every stage.

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BBA understands the complexities of Ontario’s industrial landscape and is fully equipped to help clients reach their decarbonization goals, providing tailored solutions that address their unique challenges.

As the province moves toward a low-carbon future, all industries must work hand in hand to make decarbonization a reality. Northern Ontario, home to some of the country’s largest mining operations, faces unique challenges in decarbonizing energy-intensive processes while remaining competitive. Ontario’s power network plays a vital role in Canada’s climate action plan, with numerous renewable energy projects underway, including the country’s largest energy storage site.

With over 45 years of experience serving clients across critical sectors within the energy and natural resources industry, BBA is well-positioned at the heart of this shift. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with clients to develop practical, step-by-step solutions—ranging from decarbonization planning and powering operations with renewable sources to switching to alternative fuels and electrification, as well as implementing carbon capture and energy efficiency strategies.

The commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is driving the search for cleaner, commercially viable energy technologies. As a result, worldwide demand for hydrogen, known as a versatile energy carrier, is growing steadily worldwide, facing major roadblocks along every step of the supply chain. A shift to absolute-zero carbon hydrogen production requires transformation at every level, a challenge for everyone involved.

Written by Joe Nava, P.Eng, Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by power market professionals leading the way like never before in the past 50 years. As humanity embraces electrification as the primary tool to combat carbon emissions, the electrical grid faces the challenge of maintaining its long-standing reputation for stable and predictable output amidst increasing renewable energy integration.

Governments and electricity planners across North America are relying increasingly on solar and wind projects to meet projected energy needs. Yet, they’re faced with a significant reliability gap in renewable output and mismatches with production profiles and demand curves.

So, how can we stabilize inconsistent renewable power to emulate traditional reliability?

Written by Nishant Gehani, Director, Power systems

In the mining process, substantial amounts of sulphide-bearing rock are often excavated to extract the economic metals essential to modern day living. If left untreated, the excavation of sulphidic rocks can lead to metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD), which may negatively impact the environment, human health and surrounding infrastructures. ML/ARD is considered to be the most important environmental challenge for the mining industry, given the high cost and technically difficult approach required for prevention. ...

Written by Todd McCracken, P.Geo. Department Manager, Mining and Geology

Working at BBA means…

• joining a growing firm with many opportunities and career advancement potential.
• being part of a dynamic, collaborative team where innovation and expertise come together to tackle complex challenges.
• contributing to an inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness, where everyone’s ideas are heard and hierarchy doesn’t get in the way of collaboration.
• being part of a team where health, safety and environmental responsibility come first, both at the office and onsite.

But it’s also about great perks like…

• Enjoying a flexible schedule that balances office presence with working from home.
• Working in friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces designed to enhance productivity and well-being.
• Benefiting from a profit-sharing program, generous retirement savings and insurance plans.
• Plus, donuts and fresh fruit every Friday