Job Summary

RDP is looking for a Senior SR&ED; Technical Associate specializing in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering and/or other related field of Science in the Advanced Manufacturing industry to join their team.

We are seeking an individual with excellent verbal and written communications skills, to consult and prepare our clients SR&ED; tax credit claims in manufacturing, IT, food and beverage, biotechnology, and medical research. Applicants should have the ability to understand clients’ technical work and challenges in development and technology across a wide range of industry applications.

The successful applicant will work with RDP’s clients to assist them in identifying eligible SR&ED; projects and activities and in preparing a technical report describing these projects. The successful applicant will also contribute to the process of establishing an appropriate method to allocate our clients’ expenditures against the eligible activities.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Senior SR&ED; Technical Associate, you will use your technical and consulting expertise in Engineering, or related field of Science to offer our clients a high level of service in the following areas:

- Review and evaluate the operations, products, processes and technology of our top-tier clients to establish which projects qualify for SR&ED; tax credits;
- Plan, organize and execute engagements on time and on budget, including the development and management of relationships with our key clients;
- Prepare technical aspect of SR&ED; submission on behalf of our clients, outlining eligible technological challenges and qualifying activities across a wide range of clients;




- Assist the SR&ED; Financial Associate in the preparation of cost allocations for the SR&ED; submission on behalf of our clients;
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the SR&ED; eligibility criteria and trends in the industry;
- Along with RDP management, attend CRA claim reviews to defend claims on behalf of our clients;
- Provide a strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
- The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with RDP’s clients overseas in relation to the UK’s R&D; Tax Relief and Ireland’s R&D; tax credit programs.

RDP offers a fast-paced and flexible working environment for our employees. Training will be provided.

Qualifications and Skills

- Minimum academic qualifications include a university degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or other related field.
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Candidates with direct knowledge of and experience with the SR&ED; program will be given solid preference.
- The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of previous SR&ED; experience and has successfully defended SR&ED; claims in a CRA site review.
- Experience with other government tax incentive programs related to Research & Development is an asset.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written and technical) and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- The ability to communicate professionally with our clients, and be able to work independently and self-manage.
- Experience in accounting and finance is an asset, as is a desire to expand technical competencies beyond the scientific and into the business domain

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Working from Home.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Work from home

Work Location: Remote

📌 Senior SR&ED Technical Associate, Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Process Engineering (Canada)
🏢 RDP Associates
📍 Canada